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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,782.62, 450,982.08 and 181,605.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,782.62, 450,982.08 and 181,605.24 is: 250,627.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,782.62 : 450,982.08 = 181,605.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,782.62/450,982.08 = 181,605.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,782.62x = 450,982.08 × 181,605.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,782.62x = 81,900,708,874.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,900,708,874.10/326,782.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,627.49

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