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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,473.11, 450,532.88 and 183,233.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,473.11, 450,532.88 and 183,233.15 is: 252,861.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,473.11 : 450,532.88 = 183,233.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,473.11/450,532.88 = 183,233.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,473.11x = 450,532.88 × 183,233.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,473.11x = 82,552,558,780.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,552,558,780.97/326,473.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,861.74

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