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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,166.98, 451,485.98 and 181,971.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,166.98, 451,485.98 and 181,971.38 is: 251,118.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,166.98 : 451,485.98 = 181,971.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,166.98/451,485.98 = 181,971.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,166.98x = 451,485.98 × 181,971.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,166.98x = 82,157,523,663.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,157,523,663.97/327,166.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,118.02

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