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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,612.24 : 450,690 = 183,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,612.24/450,690 = 183,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,612.24x = 450,690 × 183,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,612.24x = 82,651,137,720
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,651,137,720/326,612.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,055.85

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