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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,829.72, 451,067.14 and 183,589.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,829.72, 451,067.14 and 183,589.72 is: 253,377.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,829.72 : 451,067.14 = 183,589.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,829.72/451,067.14 = 183,589.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,829.72x = 451,067.14 × 183,589.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,829.72x = 82,811,289,933.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,811,289,933.80/326,829.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,377.48

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