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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,023.04, 451,332.12 and 183,780

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,023.04, 451,332.12 and 183,780 is: 253,639.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,023.04 : 451,332.12 = 183,780 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,023.04/451,332.12 = 183,780/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,023.04x = 451,332.12 × 183,780
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,023.04x = 82,945,817,013.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,945,817,013.60/327,023.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,639.06

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