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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,127.20, 448,665.40 and 179,924.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,127.20, 448,665.40 and 179,924.25 is: 248,289.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,127.20 : 448,665.40 = 179,924.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,127.20/448,665.40 = 179,924.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,127.20x = 448,665.40 × 179,924.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,127.20x = 80,725,784,672.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,725,784,672.15/325,127.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,289.85

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