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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,462.34, 449,133.01 and 182,227.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,462.34, 449,133.01 and 182,227.51 is: 251,471.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,462.34 : 449,133.01 = 182,227.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,462.34/449,133.01 = 182,227.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,462.34x = 449,133.01 × 182,227.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,462.34x = 81,844,390,071.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,844,390,071.11/325,462.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,471.15

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