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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,985.03, 451,235.34 and 183,769.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,985.03, 451,235.34 and 183,769.29 is: 253,599.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,985.03 : 451,235.34 = 183,769.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,985.03/451,235.34 = 183,769.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,985.03x = 451,235.34 × 183,769.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,985.03x = 82,923,198,054.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,923,198,054.71/326,985.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,599.37

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