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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,865.03, 449,720.37 and 180,716.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,865.03, 449,720.37 and 180,716.27 is: 249,403.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,865.03 : 449,720.37 = 180,716.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,865.03/449,720.37 = 180,716.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,865.03x = 449,720.37 × 180,716.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,865.03x = 81,271,788,256.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,271,788,256.03/325,865.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,403.22

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