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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,229.62, 450,195.95 and 181,057.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,229.62, 450,195.95 and 181,057.32 is: 249,858.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,229.62 : 450,195.95 = 181,057.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,229.62/450,195.95 = 181,057.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,229.62x = 450,195.95 × 181,057.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,229.62x = 81,511,269,930.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,511,269,930.87/326,229.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,858.58

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