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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,295.16, 450,247.98 and 181,100.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,295.16, 450,247.98 and 181,100.23 is: 249,896.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,295.16 : 450,247.98 = 181,100.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,295.16/450,247.98 = 181,100.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,295.16x = 450,247.98 × 181,100.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,295.16x = 81,540,012,288.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,540,012,288.54/326,295.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,896.48

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