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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,931.22, 449,805.87 and 182,691.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,931.22, 449,805.87 and 182,691.29 is: 252,125.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,931.22 : 449,805.87 = 182,691.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,931.22/449,805.87 = 182,691.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,931.22x = 449,805.87 × 182,691.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,931.22x = 82,175,615,764.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,175,615,764.39/325,931.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,125.63

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