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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,504.31, 450,571.45 and 183,261.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,504.31, 450,571.45 and 183,261.75 is: 252,898.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,504.31 : 450,571.45 = 183,261.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,504.31/450,571.45 = 183,261.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,504.31x = 450,571.45 × 183,261.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,504.31x = 82,572,512,427.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,572,512,427.04/326,504.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,898.69

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