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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,011.24, 449,895.20 and 182,771.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,011.24, 449,895.20 and 182,771.32 is: 252,224.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,011.24 : 449,895.20 = 182,771.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,011.24/449,895.20 = 182,771.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,011.24x = 449,895.20 × 182,771.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,011.24x = 82,227,939,565.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,227,939,565.66/326,011.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,224.25

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