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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,656.16, 449,407.92 and 182,417.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,656.16, 449,407.92 and 182,417.92 is: 251,738.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,656.16 : 449,407.92 = 182,417.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,656.16/449,407.92 = 182,417.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,656.16x = 449,407.92 × 182,417.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,656.16x = 81,980,057,997.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,980,057,997.93/325,656.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,738.08

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