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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,185.32, 450,158.19 and 182,954.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,185.32, 450,158.19 and 182,954.58 is: 252,489.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,185.32 : 450,158.19 = 182,954.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,185.32/450,158.19 = 182,954.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,185.32x = 450,158.19 × 182,954.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,185.32x = 82,358,502,585.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,358,502,585.01/326,185.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,489.91

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