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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,008.55, 449,891.51 and 182,768.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,008.55, 449,891.51 and 182,768.63 is: 252,220.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,008.55 : 449,891.51 = 182,768.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,008.55/449,891.51 = 182,768.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,008.55x = 449,891.51 × 182,768.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,008.55x = 82,226,051,768.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,226,051,768.03/326,008.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,220.54

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