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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,149.01, 451,463.09 and 181,956.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,149.01, 451,463.09 and 181,956.12 is: 251,098.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,149.01 : 451,463.09 = 181,956.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,149.01/451,463.09 = 181,956.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,149.01x = 451,463.09 × 181,956.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,149.01x = 82,146,471,269.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,146,471,269.83/327,149.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,098.03

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