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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,220.61, 450,183.52 and 181,048.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,220.61, 450,183.52 and 181,048.31 is: 249,846.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,220.61 : 450,183.52 = 181,048.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,220.61/450,183.52 = 181,048.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,220.61x = 450,183.52 × 181,048.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,220.61x = 81,504,962,864.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,504,962,864.89/326,220.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,846.15

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