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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,189.56, 451,515.06 and 181,992.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,189.56, 451,515.06 and 181,992.20 is: 251,145.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,189.56 : 451,515.06 = 181,992.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,189.56/451,515.06 = 181,992.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,189.56x = 451,515.06 × 181,992.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,189.56x = 82,172,216,844.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,172,216,844.96/327,189.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,145.60

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