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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,725.24, 449,527.14 and 182,517.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,725.24, 449,527.14 and 182,517.24 is: 251,888.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,725.24 : 449,527.14 = 182,517.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,725.24/449,527.14 = 182,517.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,725.24x = 449,527.14 × 182,517.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,725.24x = 82,046,452,897.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,046,452,897.89/325,725.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,888.53

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