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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,787.62, 450,965.78 and 181,592.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,787.62, 450,965.78 and 181,592.79 is: 250,597.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,787.62 : 450,965.78 = 181,592.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,787.62/450,965.78 = 181,592.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,787.62x = 450,965.78 × 181,592.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,787.62x = 81,892,132,266.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,892,132,266.61/326,787.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,597.42

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