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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,005.32, 451,279.22 and 183,768.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,005.32, 451,279.22 and 183,768.20 is: 253,606.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,005.32 : 451,279.22 = 183,768.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,005.32/451,279.22 = 183,768.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,005.32x = 451,279.22 × 183,768.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,005.32x = 82,930,769,956.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,930,769,956.80/327,005.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,606.79

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