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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,731.78, 449,528.33 and 182,537.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,731.78, 449,528.33 and 182,537.96 is: 251,912.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,731.78 : 449,528.33 = 182,537.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,731.78/449,528.33 = 182,537.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,731.78x = 449,528.33 × 182,537.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,731.78x = 82,055,982,529.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,055,982,529.11/325,731.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,912.73

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