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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,190.56, 451,516.44 and 181,993.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,190.56, 451,516.44 and 181,993.20 is: 251,146.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,190.56 : 451,516.44 = 181,993.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,190.56/451,516.44 = 181,993.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,190.56x = 451,516.44 × 181,993.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,190.56x = 82,172,921,768.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,172,921,768.21/327,190.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,146.98

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