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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,114.90, 451,466.37 and 183,886.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,114.90, 451,466.37 and 183,886.74 is: 253,790.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,114.90 : 451,466.37 = 183,886.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,114.90/451,466.37 = 183,886.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,114.90x = 451,466.37 × 183,886.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,114.90x = 83,018,678,998.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,018,678,998.93/327,114.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,790.58

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