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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,742.61, 449,551.74 and 180,593.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,742.61, 449,551.74 and 180,593.94 is: 249,234.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,742.61 : 449,551.74 = 180,593.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,742.61/449,551.74 = 180,593.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,742.61x = 449,551.74 × 180,593.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,742.61x = 81,186,319,535.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,186,319,535.38/325,742.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,234.57

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