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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,936.45, 451,177.64 and 179,767.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,936.45, 451,177.64 and 179,767.50 is: 248,082.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,936.45 : 451,177.64 = 179,767.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,936.45/451,177.64 = 179,767.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,936.45x = 451,177.64 × 179,767.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,936.45x = 81,107,076,603.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,107,076,603.59/326,936.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,082.08

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