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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,359.12, 448,995.60 and 182,119.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,359.12, 448,995.60 and 182,119.20 is: 251,324.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,359.12 : 448,995.60 = 182,119.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,359.12/448,995.60 = 182,119.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,359.12x = 448,995.60 × 182,119.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,359.12x = 81,770,719,475.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,770,719,475.52/325,359.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,324.50

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