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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,727.22, 449,551.05 and 182,496.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,727.22, 449,551.05 and 182,496.96 is: 251,872.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,727.22 : 449,551.05 = 182,496.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,727.22/449,551.05 = 182,496.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,727.22x = 449,551.05 × 182,496.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,727.22x = 82,041,699,989.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,041,699,989.81/325,727.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,872.41

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