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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,014.58, 449,921.76 and 182,783.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,014.58, 449,921.76 and 182,783.90 is: 252,253.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,014.58 : 449,921.76 = 182,783.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,014.58/449,921.76 = 182,783.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,014.58x = 449,921.76 × 182,783.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,014.58x = 82,238,453,987.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,238,453,987.66/326,014.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,253.91

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