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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,503.62, 450,540.42 and 183,279.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,503.62, 450,540.42 and 183,279.42 is: 252,906.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,503.62 : 450,540.42 = 183,279.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,503.62/450,540.42 = 183,279.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,503.62x = 450,540.42 × 183,279.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,503.62x = 82,574,786,864.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,574,786,864.16/326,503.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,906.19

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