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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,014.64, 451,320.28 and 183,780.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,014.64, 451,320.28 and 183,780.72 is: 253,639.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,014.64 : 451,320.28 = 183,780.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,014.64/451,320.28 = 183,780.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,014.64x = 451,320.28 × 183,780.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,014.64x = 82,943,966,009.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,943,966,009.00/327,014.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,639.92

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