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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,157.73, 451,464.51 and 183,914.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,157.73, 451,464.51 and 183,914.72 is: 253,794.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,157.73 : 451,464.51 = 183,914.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,157.73/451,464.51 = 183,914.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,157.73x = 451,464.51 × 183,914.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,157.73x = 83,030,968,946.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,030,968,946.59/327,157.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,794.92

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