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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,140.88, 451,492.04 and 181,961.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,140.88, 451,492.04 and 181,961.36 is: 251,127.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,140.88 : 451,492.04 = 181,961.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,140.88/451,492.04 = 181,961.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,140.88x = 451,492.04 × 181,961.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,140.88x = 82,154,105,627.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,154,105,627.57/327,140.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,127.60

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