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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,958.23, 449,841.27 and 182,764.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,958.23, 449,841.27 and 182,764.36 is: 252,225.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,958.23 : 449,841.27 = 182,764.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,958.23/449,841.27 = 182,764.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,958.23x = 449,841.27 × 182,764.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,958.23x = 82,214,951,813.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,214,951,813.14/325,958.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,225.42

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