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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,242.89, 450,214.19 and 181,070.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,242.89, 450,214.19 and 181,070.50 is: 249,876.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,242.89 : 450,214.19 = 181,070.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,242.89/450,214.19 = 181,070.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,242.89x = 450,214.19 × 181,070.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,242.89x = 81,520,508,490.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,520,508,490.40/326,242.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,876.74

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