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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,184.38, 451,527.48 and 183,943.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,184.38, 451,527.48 and 183,943.98 is: 253,850.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,184.38 : 451,527.48 = 183,943.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,184.38/451,527.48 = 183,943.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,184.38x = 451,527.48 × 183,943.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,184.38x = 83,055,761,750.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,055,761,750.57/327,184.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,850.02

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