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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,265.88, 450,267.60 and 183,035.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,265.88, 450,267.60 and 183,035.20 is: 252,600.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,265.88 : 450,267.60 = 183,035.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,265.88/450,267.60 = 183,035.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,265.88x = 450,267.60 × 183,035.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,265.88x = 82,414,820,219.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,414,820,219.52/326,265.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,600.18

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