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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,196.74, 451,530.96 and 183,957.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,196.74, 451,530.96 and 183,957.06 is: 253,860.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,196.74 : 451,530.96 = 183,957.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,196.74/451,530.96 = 183,957.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,196.74x = 451,530.96 × 183,957.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,196.74x = 83,062,307,900.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,062,307,900.58/327,196.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,860.44

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