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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,239.74, 450,180.63 and 182,972.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,239.74, 450,180.63 and 182,972.16 is: 252,484.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,239.74 : 450,180.63 = 182,972.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,239.74/450,180.63 = 182,972.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,239.74x = 450,180.63 × 182,972.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,239.74x = 82,370,522,261.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,370,522,261.26/326,239.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,484.64

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