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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,023.12, 449,933.52 and 182,792.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,023.12, 449,933.52 and 182,792.40 is: 252,265.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,023.12 : 449,933.52 = 182,792.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,023.12/449,933.52 = 182,792.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,023.12x = 449,933.52 × 182,792.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,023.12x = 82,244,427,961.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,244,427,961.25/326,023.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,265.63

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