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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,144.51, 448,716.86 and 181,896.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,144.51, 448,716.86 and 181,896.01 is: 251,026.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,144.51 : 448,716.86 = 181,896.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,144.51/448,716.86 = 181,896.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,144.51x = 448,716.86 × 181,896.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,144.51x = 81,619,805,544.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,619,805,544.25/325,144.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,026.25

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