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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,537.38, 449,219.79 and 180,333.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,537.38, 449,219.79 and 180,333.32 is: 248,847.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,537.38 : 449,219.79 = 180,333.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,537.38/449,219.79 = 180,333.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,537.38x = 449,219.79 × 180,333.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,537.38x = 81,009,293,894.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,009,293,894.30/325,537.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,847.90

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