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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,220.82, 451,559.29 and 182,024.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,220.82, 451,559.29 and 182,024.86 is: 251,191.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,220.82 : 451,559.29 = 182,024.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,220.82/451,559.29 = 182,024.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,220.82x = 451,559.29 × 182,024.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,220.82x = 82,195,017,986.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,195,017,986.52/327,220.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,191.28

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