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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,091.72, 450,006.64 and 182,851.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,091.72, 450,006.64 and 182,851.83 is: 252,335.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,091.72 : 450,006.64 = 182,851.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,091.72/450,006.64 = 182,851.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,091.72x = 450,006.64 × 182,851.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,091.72x = 82,284,537,179.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,284,537,179.02/326,091.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,335.56

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