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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,347.78, 450,367.70 and 183,118.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,347.78, 450,367.70 and 183,118.41 is: 252,707.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,347.78 : 450,367.70 = 183,118.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,347.78/450,367.70 = 183,118.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,347.78x = 450,367.70 × 183,118.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,347.78x = 82,470,616,786.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,470,616,786.72/326,347.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,707.76

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