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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,012.28, 451,270.92 and 183,770.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,012.28, 451,270.92 and 183,770.26 is: 253,599.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,012.28 : 451,270.92 = 183,770.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,012.28/451,270.92 = 183,770.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,012.28x = 451,270.92 × 183,770.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,012.28x = 82,930,174,298.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,930,174,298.84/327,012.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,599.57

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