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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,504.81, 450,572.14 and 183,262.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,504.81, 450,572.14 and 183,262.25 is: 252,899.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,504.81 : 450,572.14 = 183,262.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,504.81/450,572.14 = 183,262.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,504.81x = 450,572.14 × 183,262.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,504.81x = 82,572,864,163.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,572,864,163.72/326,504.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,899.38

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