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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,137.67, 451,451.88 and 183,896.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,137.67, 451,451.88 and 183,896.46 is: 253,778.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,137.67 : 451,451.88 = 183,896.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,137.67/451,451.88 = 183,896.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,137.67x = 451,451.88 × 183,896.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,137.67x = 83,020,402,592.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,020,402,592.34/327,137.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,778.18

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