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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,114.78, 451,420.89 and 181,922.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,114.78, 451,420.89 and 181,922.60 is: 251,054.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,114.78 : 451,420.89 = 181,922.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,114.78/451,420.89 = 181,922.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,114.78x = 451,420.89 × 181,922.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,114.78x = 82,123,659,746.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,123,659,746.01/327,114.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,054.57

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