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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,836.27, 449,631.41 and 180,640.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,836.27, 449,631.41 and 180,640.94 is: 249,271.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,836.27 : 449,631.41 = 180,640.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,836.27/449,631.41 = 180,640.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,836.27x = 449,631.41 × 180,640.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,836.27x = 81,221,837,404.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,221,837,404.56/325,836.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,271.93

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