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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,874.39, 451,083.96 and 183,631.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,874.39, 451,083.96 and 183,631.38 is: 253,409.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,874.39 : 451,083.96 = 183,631.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,874.39/451,083.96 = 183,631.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,874.39x = 451,083.96 × 183,631.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,874.39x = 82,833,170,070.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,833,170,070.66/326,874.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,409.79

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