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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,535.87, 450,594.99 and 183,268.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,535.87, 450,594.99 and 183,268.47 is: 252,896.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,535.87 : 450,594.99 = 183,268.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,535.87/450,594.99 = 183,268.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,535.87x = 450,594.99 × 183,268.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,535.87x = 82,579,854,406.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,579,854,406.97/326,535.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,896.73

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