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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,778.24, 450,996.26 and 183,538.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,778.24, 450,996.26 and 183,538.28 is: 253,306.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,778.24 : 450,996.26 = 183,538.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,778.24/450,996.26 = 183,538.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,778.24x = 450,996.26 × 183,538.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,778.24x = 82,775,074,674.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,775,074,674.16/326,778.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,306.57

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