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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,732.78, 449,529.71 and 182,538.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,732.78, 449,529.71 and 182,538.96 is: 251,914.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,732.78 : 449,529.71 = 182,538.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,732.78/449,529.71 = 182,538.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,732.78x = 449,529.71 × 182,538.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,732.78x = 82,056,685,752.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,056,685,752.50/325,732.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,914.12

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