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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,163.42, 450,062 and 180,966.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,163.42, 450,062 and 180,966.86 is: 249,710.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,163.42 : 450,062 = 180,966.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,163.42/450,062 = 180,966.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,163.42x = 450,062 × 180,966.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,163.42x = 81,446,306,945.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,446,306,945.32/326,163.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,710.12

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