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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,990.42, 449,839.65 and 182,745.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,990.42, 449,839.65 and 182,745.70 is: 252,173.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,990.42 : 449,839.65 = 182,745.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,990.42/449,839.65 = 182,745.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,990.42x = 449,839.65 × 182,745.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,990.42x = 82,206,261,727.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,206,261,727.01/325,990.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,173.86

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