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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,115.53, 451,421.93 and 181,923.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,115.53, 451,421.93 and 181,923.35 is: 251,055.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,115.53 : 451,421.93 = 181,923.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,115.53/451,421.93 = 181,923.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,115.53x = 451,421.93 × 181,923.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,115.53x = 82,124,186,602.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,124,186,602.34/327,115.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,055.60

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