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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,323.17, 448,945.89 and 182,083.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,323.17, 448,945.89 and 182,083.20 is: 251,274.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,323.17 : 448,945.89 = 182,083.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,323.17/448,945.89 = 182,083.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,323.17x = 448,945.89 × 182,083.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,323.17x = 81,745,504,278.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,745,504,278.05/325,323.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,274.77

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