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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,801.82, 449,618.68 and 182,556.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,801.82, 449,618.68 and 182,556.56 is: 251,934.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,801.82 : 449,618.68 = 182,556.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,801.82/449,618.68 = 182,556.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,801.82x = 449,618.68 × 182,556.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,801.82x = 82,080,840,884.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,080,840,884.78/325,801.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,934.87

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