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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,881.38, 449,715.71 and 182,641.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,881.38, 449,715.71 and 182,641.39 is: 252,044.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,881.38 : 449,715.71 = 182,641.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,881.38/449,715.71 = 182,641.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,881.38x = 449,715.71 × 182,641.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,881.38x = 82,136,701,711.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,136,701,711.55/325,881.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,044.78

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