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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,113.82, 451,392.48 and 183,845.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,113.82, 451,392.48 and 183,845.88 is: 253,693.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,113.82 : 451,392.48 = 183,845.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,113.82/451,392.48 = 183,845.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,113.82x = 451,392.48 × 183,845.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,113.82x = 82,986,647,710.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,986,647,710.98/327,113.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,693.49

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