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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,458.31, 450,556.43 and 183,226.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,458.31, 450,556.43 and 183,226.19 is: 252,876.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,458.31 : 450,556.43 = 183,226.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,458.31/450,556.43 = 183,226.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,458.31x = 450,556.43 × 183,226.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,458.31x = 82,553,734,879.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,553,734,879.99/326,458.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,876.81

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