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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,701.60, 449,495.84 and 182,459.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,701.60, 449,495.84 and 182,459.68 is: 251,809.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,701.60 : 449,495.84 = 182,459.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,701.60/449,495.84 = 182,459.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,701.60x = 449,495.84 × 182,459.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,701.60x = 82,014,867,127.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,014,867,127.73/325,701.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,809.84

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