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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,217.20, 451,548.18 and 183,985.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,217.20, 451,548.18 and 183,985.44 is: 253,893.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,217.20 : 451,548.18 = 183,985.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,217.20/451,548.18 = 183,985.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,217.20x = 451,548.18 × 183,985.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,217.20x = 83,078,290,578.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,078,290,578.50/327,217.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,893.41

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