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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,979.91, 451,274.57 and 183,739.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,979.91, 451,274.57 and 183,739.97 is: 253,584.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,979.91 : 451,274.57 = 183,739.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,979.91/451,274.57 = 183,739.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,979.91x = 451,274.57 × 183,739.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,979.91x = 82,917,175,066.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,917,175,066.10/326,979.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,584.92

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