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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,473.02, 450,532.77 and 183,233.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,473.02, 450,532.77 and 183,233.07 is: 252,861.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,473.02 : 450,532.77 = 183,233.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,473.02/450,532.77 = 183,233.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,473.02x = 450,532.77 × 183,233.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,473.02x = 82,552,502,582.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,552,502,582.70/326,473.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,861.64

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