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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,868.21, 451,075.41 and 183,625.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,868.21, 451,075.41 and 183,625.17 is: 253,401.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,868.21 : 451,075.41 = 183,625.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,868.21/451,075.41 = 183,625.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,868.21x = 451,075.41 × 183,625.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,868.21x = 82,828,798,844.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,828,798,844.07/326,868.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,401.21

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