Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,612.24, 450,690 and 183,388
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 326,612.24, 450,690 and 183,388 is: 253,055.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,612.24 : 450,690 = 183,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,612.24/450,690 = 183,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,612.24x = 450,690 × 183,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,612.24x = 82,651,137,720 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,651,137,720/326,612.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 253,055.85
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