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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,886.24, 451,147.14 and 183,681.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,886.24, 451,147.14 and 183,681.48 is: 253,505.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,886.24 : 451,147.14 = 183,681.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,886.24/451,147.14 = 183,681.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,886.24x = 451,147.14 × 183,681.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,886.24x = 82,867,374,372.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,867,374,372.97/326,886.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,505.24

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