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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,167.28, 451,456.32 and 181,949.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,167.28, 451,456.32 and 181,949.52 is: 251,071.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,167.28 : 451,456.32 = 181,949.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,167.28/451,456.32 = 181,949.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,167.28x = 451,456.32 × 181,949.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,167.28x = 82,142,260,724.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,142,260,724.97/327,167.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,071.14

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