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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,311.15, 448,943.42 and 180,116.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,311.15, 448,943.42 and 180,116.93 is: 248,569.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,311.15 : 448,943.42 = 180,116.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,311.15/448,943.42 = 180,116.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,311.15x = 448,943.42 × 180,116.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,311.15x = 80,862,309,653.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,862,309,653.52/325,311.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,569.13

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