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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,823.49, 449,611.86 and 182,555.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,823.49, 449,611.86 and 182,555.85 is: 251,913.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,823.49 : 449,611.86 = 182,555.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,823.49/449,611.86 = 182,555.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,823.49x = 449,611.86 × 182,555.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,823.49x = 82,079,275,272.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,079,275,272.38/325,823.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,913.31

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