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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,231.58, 450,198.66 and 181,059.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,231.58, 450,198.66 and 181,059.27 is: 249,861.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,231.58 : 450,198.66 = 181,059.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,231.58/450,198.66 = 181,059.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,231.58x = 450,198.66 × 181,059.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,231.58x = 81,512,640,734.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,512,640,734.58/326,231.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,861.28

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