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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,145.26, 451,457.91 and 181,952.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,145.26, 451,457.91 and 181,952.37 is: 251,092.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,145.26 : 451,457.91 = 181,952.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,145.26/451,457.91 = 181,952.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,145.26x = 451,457.91 × 181,952.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,145.26x = 82,143,836,679.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,143,836,679.75/327,145.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,092.85

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