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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,032.92, 449,924.22 and 182,792.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,032.92, 449,924.22 and 182,792.88 is: 252,253.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,032.92 : 449,924.22 = 182,792.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,032.92/449,924.22 = 182,792.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,032.92x = 449,924.22 × 182,792.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,032.92x = 82,242,943,955.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,242,943,955.55/326,032.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,253.50

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