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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,461.34, 449,131.64 and 182,226.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,461.34, 449,131.64 and 182,226.51 is: 251,469.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,461.34 : 449,131.64 = 182,226.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,461.34/449,131.64 = 182,226.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,461.34x = 449,131.64 × 182,226.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,461.34x = 81,843,690,376.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,843,690,376.64/325,461.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,469.78

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