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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,951.56, 451,235.10 and 183,711.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,951.56, 451,235.10 and 183,711.88 is: 253,545.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,951.56 : 451,235.10 = 183,711.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,951.56/451,235.10 = 183,711.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,951.56x = 451,235.10 × 183,711.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,951.56x = 82,897,248,542.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,897,248,542.99/326,951.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,545.96

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