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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,076.12, 449,984.63 and 180,903.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,076.12, 449,984.63 and 180,903.91 is: 249,647.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,076.12 : 449,984.63 = 180,903.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,076.12/449,984.63 = 180,903.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,076.12x = 449,984.63 × 180,903.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,076.12x = 81,403,980,009.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,403,980,009.11/326,076.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,647.17

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