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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,505.31, 450,552.62 and 183,237.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,505.31, 450,552.62 and 183,237.67 is: 252,854.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,505.31 : 450,552.62 = 183,237.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,505.31/450,552.62 = 183,237.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,505.31x = 450,552.62 × 183,237.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,505.31x = 82,558,211,385.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,558,211,385.01/326,505.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,854.12

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