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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,150.51, 451,465.16 and 181,957.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,150.51, 451,465.16 and 181,957.62 is: 251,100.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,150.51 : 451,465.16 = 181,957.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,150.51/451,465.16 = 181,957.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,150.51x = 451,465.16 × 181,957.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,150.51x = 82,147,525,116.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,147,525,116.73/327,150.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,100.10

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