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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,871.53, 451,079.98 and 183,628.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,871.53, 451,079.98 and 183,628.47 is: 253,405.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,871.53 : 451,079.98 = 183,628.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,871.53/451,079.98 = 183,628.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,871.53x = 451,079.98 × 183,628.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,871.53x = 82,831,126,575.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,831,126,575.03/326,871.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,405.76

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