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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,631.12, 449,357.90 and 182,383.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,631.12, 449,357.90 and 182,383.83 is: 251,682.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,631.12 : 449,357.90 = 182,383.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,631.12/449,357.90 = 182,383.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,631.12x = 449,357.90 × 182,383.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,631.12x = 81,955,613,930.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,955,613,930.84/325,631.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,682.38

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