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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,540.52, 449,274.18 and 182,297.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,540.52, 449,274.18 and 182,297.96 is: 251,587.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,540.52 : 449,274.18 = 182,297.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,540.52/449,274.18 = 182,297.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,540.52x = 449,274.18 × 182,297.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,540.52x = 81,901,766,494.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,901,766,494.67/325,540.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,587.01

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