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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,275.38, 448,870.37 and 180,087.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,275.38, 448,870.37 and 180,087.63 is: 248,515.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,275.38 : 448,870.37 = 180,087.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,275.38/448,870.37 = 180,087.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,275.38x = 448,870.37 × 180,087.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,275.38x = 80,835,999,316.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,835,999,316.39/325,275.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,515.58

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