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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,835.69, 450,984.15 and 183,568.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,835.69, 450,984.15 and 183,568.29 is: 253,296.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,835.69 : 450,984.15 = 183,568.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,835.69/450,984.15 = 183,568.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,835.69x = 450,984.15 × 183,568.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,835.69x = 82,786,389,232.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,786,389,232.60/326,835.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,296.66

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