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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,266.88, 450,268.98 and 183,036.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,266.88, 450,268.98 and 183,036.20 is: 252,601.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,266.88 : 450,268.98 = 183,036.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,266.88/450,268.98 = 183,036.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,266.88x = 450,268.98 × 183,036.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,266.88x = 82,415,523,077.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,415,523,077.08/326,266.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,601.56

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