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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,615.36, 449,336.96 and 182,368.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,615.36, 449,336.96 and 182,368.32 is: 251,661.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,615.36 : 449,336.96 = 182,368.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,615.36/449,336.96 = 182,368.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,615.36x = 449,336.96 × 182,368.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,615.36x = 81,944,826,509.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,944,826,509.11/325,615.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,661.43

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