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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,213.57, 451,548.73 and 182,018.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,213.57, 451,548.73 and 182,018.64 is: 251,182.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,213.57 : 451,548.73 = 182,018.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,213.57/451,548.73 = 182,018.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,213.57x = 451,548.73 × 182,018.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,213.57x = 82,190,286,625.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,190,286,625.30/327,213.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,182.39

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