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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,057.98, 449,954.25 and 182,817.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,057.98, 449,954.25 and 182,817.58 is: 252,285.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,057.98 : 449,954.25 = 182,817.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,057.98/449,954.25 = 182,817.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,057.98x = 449,954.25 × 182,817.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,057.98x = 82,259,547,095.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,259,547,095.72/326,057.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,285.03

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