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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,445.84, 450,509.31 and 181,251.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,445.84, 450,509.31 and 181,251.63 is: 250,135.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,445.84 : 450,509.31 = 181,251.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,445.84/450,509.31 = 181,251.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,445.84x = 450,509.31 × 181,251.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,445.84x = 81,655,546,767.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,655,546,767.68/326,445.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,135.05

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