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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,262.96, 450,235.44 and 183,019.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,262.96, 450,235.44 and 183,019.68 is: 252,562.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,262.96 : 450,235.44 = 183,019.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,262.96/450,235.44 = 183,019.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,262.96x = 450,235.44 × 183,019.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,262.96x = 82,401,946,153.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,401,946,153.46/326,262.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,562.98

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