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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,313.37, 448,932.38 and 182,073.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,313.37, 448,932.38 and 182,073.42 is: 251,261.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,313.37 : 448,932.38 = 182,073.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,313.37/448,932.38 = 182,073.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,313.37x = 448,932.38 × 182,073.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,313.37x = 81,738,652,864.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,738,652,864.97/325,313.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,261.28

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