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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,879.39, 451,090.86 and 183,636.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,879.39, 451,090.86 and 183,636.38 is: 253,416.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,879.39 : 451,090.86 = 183,636.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,879.39/451,090.86 = 183,636.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,879.39x = 451,090.86 × 183,636.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,879.39x = 82,836,692,581.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,836,692,581.49/326,879.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,416.69

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