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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,264.38, 450,265.53 and 183,033.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,264.38, 450,265.53 and 183,033.70 is: 252,598.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,264.38 : 450,265.53 = 183,033.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,264.38/450,265.53 = 183,033.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,264.38x = 450,265.53 × 183,033.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,264.38x = 82,413,765,938.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,413,765,938.36/326,264.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,598.11

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