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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,491.55, 485,237.33 and 183,523.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,491.55, 485,237.33 and 183,523.55 is: 275,285.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,491.55 : 485,237.33 = 183,523.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,491.55/485,237.33 = 183,523.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,491.55x = 485,237.33 × 183,523.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,491.55x = 89,052,476,476.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,052,476,476.50/323,491.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,285.33

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