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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,041.52, 448,580.74 and 181,847.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,041.52, 448,580.74 and 181,847.66 is: 250,962.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,041.52 : 448,580.74 = 181,847.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,041.52/448,580.74 = 181,847.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,041.52x = 448,580.74 × 181,847.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,041.52x = 81,573,357,890.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,573,357,890.07/325,041.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,962.89

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