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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,078.38, 451,380.94 and 183,837.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,078.38, 451,380.94 and 183,837.98 is: 253,703.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,078.38 : 451,380.94 = 183,837.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,078.38/451,380.94 = 183,837.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,078.38x = 451,380.94 × 183,837.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,078.38x = 82,980,960,220.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,980,960,220.10/327,078.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,703.59

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