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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,566.98, 450,631.62 and 183,299.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,566.98, 450,631.62 and 183,299.04 is: 252,935.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,566.98 : 450,631.62 = 183,299.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,566.98/450,631.62 = 183,299.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,566.98x = 450,631.62 × 183,299.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,566.98x = 82,600,343,339.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,600,343,339.64/326,566.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,935.38

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