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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,158.08, 450,101.40 and 182,915.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,158.08, 450,101.40 and 182,915.04 is: 252,424.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,158.08 : 450,101.40 = 182,915.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,158.08/450,101.40 = 182,915.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,158.08x = 450,101.40 × 182,915.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,158.08x = 82,330,315,585.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,330,315,585.06/326,158.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,424.58

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