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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,002.23, 449,882.78 and 182,762.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,002.23, 449,882.78 and 182,762.30 is: 252,211.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,002.23 : 449,882.78 = 182,762.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,002.23/449,882.78 = 182,762.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,002.23x = 449,882.78 × 182,762.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,002.23x = 82,221,611,814.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,221,611,814.09/326,002.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,211.81

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