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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,003.28, 449,906.10 and 182,772.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,003.28, 449,906.10 and 182,772.60 is: 252,238.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,003.28 : 449,906.10 = 182,772.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,003.28/449,906.10 = 182,772.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,003.28x = 449,906.10 × 182,772.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,003.28x = 82,230,507,652.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,230,507,652.86/326,003.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,238.28

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