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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,245.48, 451,592.75 and 182,050.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,245.48, 451,592.75 and 182,050.55 is: 251,226.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,245.48 : 451,592.75 = 182,050.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,245.48/451,592.75 = 182,050.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,245.48x = 451,592.75 × 182,050.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,245.48x = 82,212,708,513.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,212,708,513.51/327,245.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,226.41

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