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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,999.73, 449,879.32 and 182,759.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,999.73, 449,879.32 and 182,759.80 is: 252,208.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,999.73 : 449,879.32 = 182,759.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,999.73/449,879.32 = 182,759.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,999.73x = 449,879.32 × 182,759.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,999.73x = 82,219,854,547.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,219,854,547.34/325,999.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,208.35

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