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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,023.56, 449,912.52 and 182,783.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,023.56, 449,912.52 and 182,783.88 is: 252,241.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,023.56 : 449,912.52 = 182,783.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,023.56/449,912.52 = 182,783.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,023.56x = 449,912.52 × 182,783.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,023.56x = 82,236,756,066.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,236,756,066.18/326,023.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,241.76

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