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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,257.62, 450,234.78 and 181,085.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,257.62, 450,234.78 and 181,085.64 is: 249,897.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,257.62 : 450,234.78 = 181,085.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,257.62/450,234.78 = 181,085.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,257.62x = 450,234.78 × 181,085.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,257.62x = 81,531,053,286.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,531,053,286.56/326,257.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,897.77

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