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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,051.96, 448,572.86 and 181,802.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,051.96, 448,572.86 and 181,802.86 is: 250,888.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,051.96 : 448,572.86 = 181,802.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,051.96/448,572.86 = 181,802.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,051.96x = 448,572.86 × 181,802.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,051.96x = 81,551,828,866.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,551,828,866.38/325,051.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,888.59

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