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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,088.38, 451,394.76 and 183,847.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,088.38, 451,394.76 and 183,847.98 is: 253,717.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,088.38 : 451,394.76 = 183,847.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,088.38/451,394.76 = 183,847.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,088.38x = 451,394.76 × 183,847.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,088.38x = 82,988,014,808.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,988,014,808.58/327,088.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,717.40

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