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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,328.73, 448,959.19 and 178,166.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,328.73, 448,959.19 and 178,166.52 is: 245,872.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,328.73 : 448,959.19 = 178,166.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,328.73/448,959.19 = 178,166.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,328.73x = 448,959.19 × 178,166.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,328.73x = 79,989,496,504.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,989,496,504.32/325,328.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,872.83

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