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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,740.12, 449,533.71 and 182,495.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,740.12, 449,533.71 and 182,495.27 is: 251,850.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,740.12 : 449,533.71 = 182,495.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,740.12/449,533.71 = 182,495.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,740.12x = 449,533.71 × 182,495.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,740.12x = 82,037,775,780.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,037,775,780.55/325,740.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,850.39

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