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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,486.74, 450,529.72 and 181,285.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,486.74, 450,529.72 and 181,285.06 is: 250,161.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,486.74 : 450,529.72 = 181,285.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,486.74/450,529.72 = 181,285.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,486.74x = 450,529.72 × 181,285.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,486.74x = 81,674,307,321.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,674,307,321.98/326,486.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,161.18

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