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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,207, 451,551.30 and 182,024.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,207, 451,551.30 and 182,024.38 is: 251,196.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,207 : 451,551.30 = 182,024.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,207/451,551.30 = 182,024.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,207x = 451,551.30 × 182,024.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,207x = 82,193,343,162.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,193,343,162.94/327,207
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,196.78

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