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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,031.72, 451,341.18 and 181,851.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,031.72, 451,341.18 and 181,851.98 is: 250,976.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,031.72 : 451,341.18 = 181,851.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,031.72/451,341.18 = 181,851.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,031.72x = 451,341.18 × 181,851.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,031.72x = 82,077,284,981.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,077,284,981.83/327,031.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,976.53

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