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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,839.96, 449,661.38 and 180,650.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,839.96, 449,661.38 and 180,650.18 is: 249,298.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,839.96 : 449,661.38 = 180,650.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,839.96/449,661.38 = 180,650.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,839.96x = 449,661.38 × 180,650.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,839.96x = 81,231,409,456.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,231,409,456.95/325,839.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,298.49

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