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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,005.71, 451,265.58 and 183,762.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,005.71, 451,265.58 and 183,762.68 is: 253,591.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,005.71 : 451,265.58 = 183,762.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,005.71/451,265.58 = 183,762.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,005.71x = 451,265.58 × 183,762.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,005.71x = 82,925,770,116.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,925,770,116.23/327,005.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,591.20

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