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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,116.78, 448,661.82 and 181,879.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,116.78, 448,661.82 and 181,879.22 is: 250,993.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,116.78 : 448,661.82 = 181,879.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,116.78/448,661.82 = 181,879.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,116.78x = 448,661.82 × 181,879.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,116.78x = 81,602,261,865.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,602,261,865.38/325,116.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,993.69

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