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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,140.46, 451,441.98 and 183,913.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,140.46, 451,441.98 and 183,913.83 is: 253,794.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,140.46 : 451,441.98 = 183,913.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,140.46/451,441.98 = 183,913.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,140.46x = 451,441.98 × 183,913.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,140.46x = 83,026,423,564.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,026,423,564.58/327,140.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,794.42

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