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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,054, 451,371.96 and 181,874.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,054, 451,371.96 and 181,874.28 is: 251,007.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,054 : 451,371.96 = 181,874.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,054/451,371.96 = 181,874.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,054x = 451,371.96 × 181,874.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,054x = 82,092,950,237.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,092,950,237.19/327,054
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,007.33

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