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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,259.62, 450,237.54 and 181,087.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,259.62, 450,237.54 and 181,087.64 is: 249,900.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,259.62 : 450,237.54 = 181,087.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,259.62/450,237.54 = 181,087.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,259.62x = 450,237.54 × 181,087.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,259.62x = 81,532,453,558.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,532,453,558.01/326,259.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,900.53

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