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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,950.56, 451,233.72 and 183,710.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,950.56, 451,233.72 and 183,710.88 is: 253,544.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,950.56 : 451,233.72 = 183,710.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,950.56/451,233.72 = 183,710.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,950.56x = 451,233.72 × 183,710.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,950.56x = 82,896,543,786.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,896,543,786.87/326,950.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,544.58

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