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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,865.77, 451,072.05 and 183,622.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,865.77, 451,072.05 and 183,622.74 is: 253,397.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,865.77 : 451,072.05 = 183,622.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,865.77/451,072.05 = 183,622.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,865.77x = 451,072.05 × 183,622.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,865.77x = 82,827,085,069.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,827,085,069.83/326,865.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,397.85

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