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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,512.38, 449,225.58 and 182,271.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,512.38, 449,225.58 and 182,271.17 is: 251,544.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,512.38 : 449,225.58 = 182,271.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,512.38/449,225.58 = 182,271.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,512.38x = 449,225.58 × 182,271.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,512.38x = 81,880,869,814.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,880,869,814.40/325,512.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,544.57

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