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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,264.88, 450,266.22 and 183,034.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,264.88, 450,266.22 and 183,034.20 is: 252,598.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,264.88 : 450,266.22 = 183,034.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,264.88/450,266.22 = 183,034.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,264.88x = 450,266.22 × 183,034.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,264.88x = 82,414,117,364.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,414,117,364.72/326,264.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,598.80

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