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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,926.78, 451,102.08 and 183,692.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,926.78, 451,102.08 and 183,692.86 is: 253,464.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,926.78 : 451,102.08 = 183,692.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,926.78/451,102.08 = 183,692.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,926.78x = 451,102.08 × 183,692.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,926.78x = 82,864,231,227.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,864,231,227.15/326,926.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,464.19

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