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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,996.05, 451,265.97 and 183,753.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,996.05, 451,265.97 and 183,753.22 is: 253,585.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,996.05 : 451,265.97 = 183,753.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,996.05/451,265.97 = 183,753.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,996.05x = 451,265.97 × 183,753.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,996.05x = 82,921,575,063.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,921,575,063.92/326,996.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,585.86

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