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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,185.88, 451,529.55 and 183,945.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,185.88, 451,529.55 and 183,945.48 is: 253,852.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,185.88 : 451,529.55 = 183,945.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,185.88/451,529.55 = 183,945.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,185.88x = 451,529.55 × 183,945.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,185.88x = 83,056,819,808.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,056,819,808.93/327,185.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,852.09

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