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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,624.24, 450,706.56 and 183,400

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,624.24, 450,706.56 and 183,400 is: 253,072.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,624.24 : 450,706.56 = 183,400 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,624.24/450,706.56 = 183,400/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,624.24x = 450,706.56 × 183,400
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,624.24x = 82,659,583,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,659,583,104/326,624.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,072.41

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