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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,079.38, 451,382.32 and 183,838.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,079.38, 451,382.32 and 183,838.98 is: 253,704.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,079.38 : 451,382.32 = 183,838.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,079.38/451,382.32 = 183,838.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,079.38x = 451,382.32 × 183,838.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,079.38x = 82,981,665,298.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,981,665,298.83/327,079.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,704.97

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