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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,869.16, 451,055.18 and 183,653.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,869.16, 451,055.18 and 183,653.06 is: 253,427.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,869.16 : 451,055.18 = 183,653.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,869.16/451,055.18 = 183,653.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,869.16x = 451,055.18 × 183,653.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,869.16x = 82,837,662,239.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,837,662,239.71/326,869.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,427.59

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