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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,503.93, 450,550.72 and 183,236.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,503.93, 450,550.72 and 183,236.29 is: 252,852.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,503.93 : 450,550.72 = 183,236.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,503.93/450,550.72 = 183,236.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,503.93x = 450,550.72 × 183,236.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,503.93x = 82,557,242,389.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,557,242,389.63/326,503.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,852.22

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