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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,869.38, 449,717.38 and 182,675.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,869.38, 449,717.38 and 182,675.42 is: 252,101.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,869.38 : 449,717.38 = 182,675.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,869.38/449,717.38 = 182,675.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,869.38x = 449,717.38 × 182,675.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,869.38x = 82,152,311,272.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,152,311,272.80/325,869.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,101.97

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