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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,033.97, 451,344.29 and 181,854.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,033.97, 451,344.29 and 181,854.23 is: 250,979.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,033.97 : 451,344.29 = 181,854.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,033.97/451,344.29 = 181,854.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,033.97x = 451,344.29 × 181,854.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,033.97x = 82,078,865,156.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,078,865,156.85/327,033.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,979.63

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