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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,731.09, 449,527.38 and 182,537.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,731.09, 449,527.38 and 182,537.27 is: 251,911.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,731.09 : 449,527.38 = 182,537.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,731.09/449,527.38 = 182,537.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,731.09x = 449,527.38 × 182,537.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,731.09x = 82,055,500,735.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,055,500,735.45/325,731.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,911.79

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