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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,241.89, 450,212.81 and 181,069.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,241.89, 450,212.81 and 181,069.50 is: 249,875.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,241.89 : 450,212.81 = 181,069.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,241.89/450,212.81 = 181,069.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,241.89x = 450,212.81 × 181,069.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,241.89x = 81,519,808,400.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,519,808,400.30/326,241.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,875.36

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