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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,321.01, 448,942.94 and 182,081.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,321.01, 448,942.94 and 182,081.08 is: 251,271.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,321.01 : 448,942.94 = 182,081.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,321.01/448,942.94 = 182,081.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,321.01x = 448,942.94 × 182,081.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,321.01x = 81,744,015,707.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,744,015,707.15/325,321.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,271.86

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