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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,872.17, 449,722.09 and 182,641.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,872.17, 449,722.09 and 182,641.45 is: 252,055.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,872.17 : 449,722.09 = 182,641.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,872.17/449,722.09 = 182,641.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,872.17x = 449,722.09 × 182,641.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,872.17x = 82,137,894,614.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,137,894,614.63/325,872.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,055.57

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