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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,386.42, 449,028.68 and 182,146.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,386.42, 449,028.68 and 182,146.29 is: 251,359.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,386.42 : 449,028.68 = 182,146.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,386.42/449,028.68 = 182,146.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,386.42x = 449,028.68 × 182,146.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,386.42x = 81,788,907,254.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,788,907,254.87/325,386.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,359.31

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