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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,043.85, 448,549.66 and 179,849.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,043.85, 448,549.66 and 179,849.90 is: 248,186.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,043.85 : 448,549.66 = 179,849.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,043.85/448,549.66 = 179,849.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,043.85x = 448,549.66 × 179,849.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,043.85x = 80,671,612,842.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,671,612,842.22/325,043.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,186.86

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