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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,013.64, 451,318.90 and 183,779.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,013.64, 451,318.90 and 183,779.72 is: 253,638.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,013.64 : 451,318.90 = 183,779.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,013.64/451,318.90 = 183,779.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,013.64x = 451,318.90 × 183,779.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,013.64x = 82,943,261,072.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,943,261,072.71/327,013.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,638.54

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