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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,262.88, 450,263.46 and 183,032.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,262.88, 450,263.46 and 183,032.20 is: 252,596.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,262.88 : 450,263.46 = 183,032.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,262.88/450,263.46 = 183,032.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,262.88x = 450,263.46 × 183,032.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,262.88x = 82,412,711,663.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,412,711,663.41/326,262.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,596.04

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