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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,845.44, 450,997.61 and 183,578.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,845.44, 450,997.61 and 183,578.04 is: 253,310.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,845.44 : 450,997.61 = 183,578.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,845.44/450,997.61 = 183,578.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,845.44x = 450,997.61 × 183,578.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,845.44x = 82,793,256,370.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,793,256,370.59/326,845.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,310.12

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