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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,172.20, 451,494.92 and 183,932.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,172.20, 451,494.92 and 183,932.88 is: 253,825.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,172.20 : 451,494.92 = 183,932.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,172.20/451,494.92 = 183,932.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,172.20x = 451,494.92 × 183,932.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,172.20x = 83,044,760,940.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,044,760,940.97/327,172.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,825.85

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