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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,299.27, 448,912.92 and 182,059.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,299.27, 448,912.92 and 182,059.30 is: 251,241.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,299.27 : 448,912.92 = 182,059.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,299.27/448,912.92 = 182,059.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,299.27x = 448,912.92 × 182,059.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,299.27x = 81,728,771,976.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,728,771,976.16/325,299.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,241.79

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