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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,498.64, 450,533.50 and 183,274.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,498.64, 450,533.50 and 183,274.44 is: 252,899.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,498.64 : 450,533.50 = 183,274.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,498.64/450,533.50 = 183,274.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,498.64x = 450,533.50 × 183,274.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,498.64x = 82,571,274,913.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,571,274,913.74/326,498.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,899.29

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