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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,158.40, 451,526.40 and 183,930.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,158.40, 451,526.40 and 183,930.24 is: 253,850.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,158.40 : 451,526.40 = 183,930.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,158.40/451,526.40 = 183,930.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,158.40x = 451,526.40 × 183,930.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,158.40x = 83,049,359,118.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,049,359,118.34/327,158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,850.61

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