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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,215.07, 451,550.79 and 182,020.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,215.07, 451,550.79 and 182,020.14 is: 251,184.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,215.07 : 451,550.79 = 182,020.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,215.07/451,550.79 = 182,020.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,215.07x = 451,550.79 × 182,020.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,215.07x = 82,191,338,012.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,191,338,012.91/327,215.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,184.45

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