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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,687.06, 450,833.57 and 181,502.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,687.06, 450,833.57 and 181,502.32 is: 250,476.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,687.06 : 450,833.57 = 181,502.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,687.06/450,833.57 = 181,502.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,687.06x = 450,833.57 × 181,502.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,687.06x = 81,827,338,888.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,827,338,888.88/326,687.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,476.22

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