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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,931.10, 449,805.70 and 182,691.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,931.10, 449,805.70 and 182,691.17 is: 252,125.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,931.10 : 449,805.70 = 182,691.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,931.10/449,805.70 = 182,691.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,931.10x = 449,805.70 × 182,691.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,931.10x = 82,175,529,605.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,175,529,605.67/325,931.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,125.46

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