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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,044.23, 448,550.18 and 179,850.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,044.23, 448,550.18 and 179,850.29 is: 248,187.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,044.23 : 448,550.18 = 179,850.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,044.23/448,550.18 = 179,850.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,044.23x = 448,550.18 × 179,850.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,044.23x = 80,671,876,810.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,671,876,810.55/325,044.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,187.39

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