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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,592.51, 449,321.06 and 180,402.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,592.51, 449,321.06 and 180,402.74 is: 248,957.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,592.51 : 449,321.06 = 180,402.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,592.51/449,321.06 = 180,402.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,592.51x = 449,321.06 × 180,402.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,592.51x = 81,058,747,215.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,058,747,215.09/325,592.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,957.65

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