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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,254.69, 448,851.44 and 182,042.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,254.69, 448,851.44 and 182,042.37 is: 251,218.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,254.69 : 448,851.44 = 182,042.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,254.69/448,851.44 = 182,042.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,254.69x = 448,851.44 × 182,042.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,254.69x = 81,709,980,370.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,709,980,370.62/325,254.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,218.45

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