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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,572.80, 449,269.08 and 182,300

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,572.80, 449,269.08 and 182,300 is: 251,562.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,572.80 : 449,269.08 = 182,300 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,572.80/449,269.08 = 182,300/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,572.80x = 449,269.08 × 182,300
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,572.80x = 81,901,753,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,901,753,284/325,572.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,562.03

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