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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,281.50, 450,271.54 and 183,044.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,281.50, 450,271.54 and 183,044.62 is: 252,603.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,281.50 : 450,271.54 = 183,044.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,281.50/450,271.54 = 183,044.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,281.50x = 450,271.54 × 183,044.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,281.50x = 82,419,782,936.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,419,782,936.11/326,281.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,603.30

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