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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,901.82, 451,099.92 and 183,633.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,901.82, 451,099.92 and 183,633.88 is: 253,400.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,901.82 : 451,099.92 = 183,633.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,901.82/451,099.92 = 183,633.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,901.82x = 451,099.92 × 183,633.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,901.82x = 82,837,228,577.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,837,228,577.29/326,901.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,400.94

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