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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,439.84, 450,490.32 and 181,248

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,439.84, 450,490.32 and 181,248 is: 250,124.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,439.84 : 450,490.32 = 181,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,439.84/450,490.32 = 181,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,439.84x = 450,490.32 × 181,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,439.84x = 81,650,469,519.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,650,469,519.36/326,439.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,124.09

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