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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,190.31, 451,516.10 and 181,992.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,190.31, 451,516.10 and 181,992.95 is: 251,146.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,190.31 : 451,516.10 = 181,992.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,190.31/451,516.10 = 181,992.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,190.31x = 451,516.10 × 181,992.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,190.31x = 82,172,743,843.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,172,743,843.95/327,190.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,146.63

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