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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,724.24, 449,525.76 and 182,516.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,724.24, 449,525.76 and 182,516.24 is: 251,887.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,724.24 : 449,525.76 = 182,516.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,724.24/449,525.76 = 182,516.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,724.24x = 449,525.76 × 182,516.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,724.24x = 82,045,751,498.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,045,751,498.34/325,724.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,887.15

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