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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,286.41, 450,268.46 and 181,083.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,286.41, 450,268.46 and 181,083.77 is: 249,891.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,286.41 : 450,268.46 = 181,083.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,286.41/450,268.46 = 181,083.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,286.41x = 450,268.46 × 181,083.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,286.41x = 81,536,308,450.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,536,308,450.26/326,286.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,891.83

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