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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,467.31, 450,568.85 and 183,235.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,467.31, 450,568.85 and 183,235.19 is: 252,889.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,467.31 : 450,568.85 = 183,235.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,467.31/450,568.85 = 183,235.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,467.31x = 450,568.85 × 183,235.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,467.31x = 82,560,065,668.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,560,065,668.81/326,467.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,889.23

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