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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,215.57, 451,551.49 and 182,020.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,215.57, 451,551.49 and 182,020.64 is: 251,185.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,215.57 : 451,551.49 = 182,020.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,215.57/451,551.49 = 182,020.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,215.57x = 451,551.49 × 182,020.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,215.57x = 82,191,691,202.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,191,691,202.75/327,215.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,185.15

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