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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,962.57, 451,248.66 and 183,719.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,962.57, 451,248.66 and 183,719.50 is: 253,555.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,962.57 : 451,248.66 = 183,719.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,962.57/451,248.66 = 183,719.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,962.57x = 451,248.66 × 183,719.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,962.57x = 82,903,178,190.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,903,178,190.87/326,962.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,555.56

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