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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,288.50, 448,900.38 and 182,061.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,288.50, 448,900.38 and 182,061.78 is: 251,246.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,288.50 : 448,900.38 = 182,061.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,288.50/448,900.38 = 182,061.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,288.50x = 448,900.38 × 182,061.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,288.50x = 81,727,602,225.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,727,602,225.48/325,288.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,246.52

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