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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,441.84, 450,493.08 and 181,250

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,441.84, 450,493.08 and 181,250 is: 250,126.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,441.84 : 450,493.08 = 181,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,441.84/450,493.08 = 181,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,441.84x = 450,493.08 × 181,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,441.84x = 81,651,870,750
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,651,870,750/326,441.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,126.85

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