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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,146.50, 450,082.98 and 190,273.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,146.50, 450,082.98 and 190,273.86 is: 262,578.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,146.50 : 450,082.98 = 190,273.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,146.50/450,082.98 = 190,273.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,146.50x = 450,082.98 × 190,273.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,146.50x = 85,639,025,924.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,639,025,924.90/326,146.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,578.40

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