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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,225.42, 451,562.85 and 183,985.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,225.42, 451,562.85 and 183,985.29 is: 253,895.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,225.42 : 451,562.85 = 183,985.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,225.42/451,562.85 = 183,985.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,225.42x = 451,562.85 × 183,985.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,225.42x = 83,080,921,910.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,080,921,910.48/327,225.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,895.07

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