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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,156.48, 451,476 and 183,916.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,156.48, 451,476 and 183,916.80 is: 253,805.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,156.48 : 451,476 = 183,916.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,156.48/451,476 = 183,916.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,156.48x = 451,476 × 183,916.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,156.48x = 83,034,021,196.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,034,021,196.80/327,156.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,805.22

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