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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,158.23, 451,465.20 and 183,915.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,158.23, 451,465.20 and 183,915.22 is: 253,795.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,158.23 : 451,465.20 = 183,915.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,158.23/451,465.20 = 183,915.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,158.23x = 451,465.20 × 183,915.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,158.23x = 83,031,321,580.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,031,321,580.34/327,158.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,795.61

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