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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,157.23, 451,463.82 and 183,914.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,157.23, 451,463.82 and 183,914.22 is: 253,794.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,157.23 : 451,463.82 = 183,914.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,157.23/451,463.82 = 183,914.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,157.23x = 451,463.82 × 183,914.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,157.23x = 83,030,616,313.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,030,616,313.52/327,157.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,794.23

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