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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,085.52, 451,383.35 and 179,916.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,085.52, 451,383.35 and 179,916.20 is: 248,287.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,085.52 : 451,383.35 = 179,916.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,085.52/451,383.35 = 179,916.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,085.52x = 451,383.35 × 179,916.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,085.52x = 81,211,177,075.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,211,177,075.27/327,085.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,287.29

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