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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,061.24, 449,964.44 and 182,821.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,061.24, 449,964.44 and 182,821.28 is: 252,293.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,061.24 : 449,964.44 = 182,821.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,061.24/449,964.44 = 182,821.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,061.24x = 449,964.44 × 182,821.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,061.24x = 82,263,074,875.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,263,074,875.28/326,061.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,293.33

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