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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,569.11, 450,634.55 and 183,301.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,569.11, 450,634.55 and 183,301.17 is: 252,938.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,569.11 : 450,634.55 = 183,301.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,569.11/450,634.55 = 183,301.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,569.11x = 450,634.55 × 183,301.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,569.11x = 82,601,840,257.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,601,840,257.42/326,569.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,938.31

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