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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,960.23, 449,844.03 and 182,766.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,960.23, 449,844.03 and 182,766.36 is: 252,228.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,960.23 : 449,844.03 = 182,766.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,960.23/449,844.03 = 182,766.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,960.23x = 449,844.03 × 182,766.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,960.23x = 82,216,355,930.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,216,355,930.83/325,960.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,228.18

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