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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,430.32, 450,476.47 and 183,224.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,430.32, 450,476.47 and 183,224.14 is: 252,850.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,430.32 : 450,476.47 = 183,224.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,430.32/450,476.47 = 183,224.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,430.32x = 450,476.47 × 183,224.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,430.32x = 82,538,162,908.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,538,162,908.82/326,430.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,850.79

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