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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,213.65, 450,144.58 and 182,946.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,213.65, 450,144.58 and 182,946.01 is: 252,448.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,213.65 : 450,144.58 = 182,946.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,213.65/450,144.58 = 182,946.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,213.65x = 450,144.58 × 182,946.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,213.65x = 82,352,154,834.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,352,154,834.13/326,213.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,448.53

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