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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,788.62, 450,967.16 and 181,593.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,788.62, 450,967.16 and 181,593.79 is: 250,598.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,788.62 : 450,967.16 = 181,593.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,788.62/450,967.16 = 181,593.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,788.62x = 450,967.16 × 181,593.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,788.62x = 81,892,835,749.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,892,835,749.94/326,788.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,598.80

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