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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,188.43, 450,141.63 and 182,956.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,188.43, 450,141.63 and 182,956.13 is: 252,480.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,188.43 : 450,141.63 = 182,956.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,188.43/450,141.63 = 182,956.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,188.43x = 450,141.63 × 182,956.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,188.43x = 82,356,170,576.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,356,170,576.69/326,188.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,480.35

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