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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,440.32, 449,095.16 and 178,262.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,440.32, 449,095.16 and 178,262.82 is: 245,995.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,440.32 : 449,095.16 = 178,262.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,440.32/449,095.16 = 178,262.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,440.32x = 449,095.16 × 178,262.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,440.32x = 80,056,969,669.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,056,969,669.95/325,440.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,995.85

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