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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,727.38, 449,492.91 and 180,526.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,727.38, 449,492.91 and 180,526.97 is: 249,121.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,727.38 : 449,492.91 = 180,526.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,727.38/449,492.91 = 180,526.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,727.38x = 449,492.91 × 180,526.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,727.38x = 81,145,593,078.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,145,593,078.78/325,727.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,121.20

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