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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,895.92, 451,127.98 and 183,653.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,895.92, 451,127.98 and 183,653.08 is: 253,447.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,895.92 : 451,127.98 = 183,653.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,895.92/451,127.98 = 183,653.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,895.92x = 451,127.98 × 183,653.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,895.92x = 82,851,043,001.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,851,043,001.18/326,895.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,447.77

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