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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,240.89, 450,211.43 and 181,068.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,240.89, 450,211.43 and 181,068.50 is: 249,873.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,240.89 : 450,211.43 = 181,068.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,240.89/450,211.43 = 181,068.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,240.89x = 450,211.43 × 181,068.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,240.89x = 81,519,109,891.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,519,109,891.15/326,240.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,873.98

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