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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,247.48, 450,242.10 and 183,016.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,247.48, 450,242.10 and 183,016.44 is: 252,574.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,247.48 : 450,242.10 = 183,016.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,247.48/450,242.10 = 183,016.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,247.48x = 450,242.10 × 183,016.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,247.48x = 82,401,706,280.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,401,706,280.12/326,247.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,574.23

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