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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,229.77, 450,196.16 and 181,057.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,229.77, 450,196.16 and 181,057.47 is: 249,858.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,229.77 : 450,196.16 = 181,057.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,229.77/450,196.16 = 181,057.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,229.77x = 450,196.16 × 181,057.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,229.77x = 81,511,375,702.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,511,375,702.54/326,229.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,858.79

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