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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,979.53, 449,879.38 and 180,832.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,979.53, 449,879.38 and 180,832.08 is: 249,563.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,979.53 : 449,879.38 = 180,832.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,979.53/449,879.38 = 180,832.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,979.53x = 449,879.38 × 180,832.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,979.53x = 81,352,623,361.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,352,623,361.89/325,979.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,563.59

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