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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,474.32, 450,578.52 and 183,242.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,474.32, 450,578.52 and 183,242.20 is: 252,898.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,474.32 : 450,578.52 = 183,242.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,474.32/450,578.52 = 183,242.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,474.32x = 450,578.52 × 183,242.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,474.32x = 82,564,999,277.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,564,999,277.54/326,474.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,898.91

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