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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,587.50, 449,314.16 and 180,397.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,587.50, 449,314.16 and 180,397.73 is: 248,950.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,587.50 : 449,314.16 = 180,397.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,587.50/449,314.16 = 180,397.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,587.50x = 449,314.16 × 180,397.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,587.50x = 81,055,254,742.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,055,254,742.15/325,587.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,950.76

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