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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,570.91, 450,663.89 and 183,327.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,570.91, 450,663.89 and 183,327.27 is: 252,989.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,570.91 : 450,663.89 = 183,327.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,570.91/450,663.89 = 183,327.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,570.91x = 450,663.89 × 183,327.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,570.91x = 82,618,980,641.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,618,980,641.28/326,570.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,989.41

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