Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,621.42, 450,726 and 183,387.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 326,621.42, 450,726 and 183,387.50 is: 253,068.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,621.42 : 450,726 = 183,387.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,621.42/450,726 = 183,387.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,621.42x = 450,726 × 183,387.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,621.42x = 82,657,514,325 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,657,514,325/326,621.42 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 253,068.26
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