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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,824.19, 449,166.25 and 228,732.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,824.19, 449,166.25 and 228,732.41 is: 315,319.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,824.19 : 449,166.25 = 228,732.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,824.19/449,166.25 = 228,732.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,824.19x = 449,166.25 × 228,732.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,824.19x = 102,738,881,154.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,738,881,154.25/325,824.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,319.99

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