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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,114.40, 451,465.68 and 183,886.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,114.40, 451,465.68 and 183,886.24 is: 253,789.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,114.40 : 451,465.68 = 183,886.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,114.40/451,465.68 = 183,886.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,114.40x = 451,465.68 × 183,886.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,114.40x = 83,018,326,384.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,018,326,384.24/327,114.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,789.89

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