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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,982, 451,231.20 and 183,766.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,982, 451,231.20 and 183,766.32 is: 253,595.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,982 : 451,231.20 = 183,766.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,982/451,231.20 = 183,766.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,982x = 451,231.20 × 183,766.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,982x = 82,921,097,093.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,921,097,093.18/326,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,595.30

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