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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,048.20, 448,569.36 and 181,821.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,048.20, 448,569.36 and 181,821.56 is: 250,915.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,048.20 : 448,569.36 = 181,821.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,048.20/448,569.36 = 181,821.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,048.20x = 448,569.36 × 181,821.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,048.20x = 81,559,580,803.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,559,580,803.40/325,048.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,915.34

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