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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,502.76, 449,201.02 and 185,798.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,502.76, 449,201.02 and 185,798.52 is: 256,406.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,502.76 : 449,201.02 = 185,798.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,502.76/449,201.02 = 185,798.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,502.76x = 449,201.02 × 185,798.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,502.76x = 83,460,884,698.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,460,884,698.49/325,502.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,406.07

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