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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,726.24, 449,528.52 and 182,518.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,726.24, 449,528.52 and 182,518.24 is: 251,889.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,726.24 : 449,528.52 = 182,518.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,726.24/449,528.52 = 182,518.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,726.24x = 449,528.52 × 182,518.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,726.24x = 82,047,154,300.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,047,154,300.20/325,726.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,889.91

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