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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,503.59, 450,550.24 and 183,235.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,503.59, 450,550.24 and 183,235.95 is: 252,851.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,503.59 : 450,550.24 = 183,235.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,503.59/450,550.24 = 183,235.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,503.59x = 450,550.24 × 183,235.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,503.59x = 82,557,001,249.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,557,001,249.13/326,503.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,851.74

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