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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,457.56, 449,128.48 and 182,219.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,457.56, 449,128.48 and 182,219.99 is: 251,461.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,457.56 : 449,128.48 = 182,219.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,457.56/449,128.48 = 182,219.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,457.56x = 449,128.48 × 182,219.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,457.56x = 81,840,187,801.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,840,187,801.59/325,457.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,461.94

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