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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,246.48, 451,594.13 and 182,051.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,246.48, 451,594.13 and 182,051.55 is: 251,227.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,246.48 : 451,594.13 = 182,051.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,246.48/451,594.13 = 182,051.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,246.48x = 451,594.13 × 182,051.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,246.48x = 82,213,411,337.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,213,411,337.40/327,246.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,227.79

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