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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,118.08, 448,652.52 and 181,875.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,118.08, 448,652.52 and 181,875.04 is: 250,981.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,118.08 : 448,652.52 = 181,875.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,118.08/448,652.52 = 181,875.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,118.08x = 448,652.52 × 181,875.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,118.08x = 81,598,695,021.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,598,695,021.10/325,118.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,981.72

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