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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,247.48, 451,595.51 and 182,052.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,247.48, 451,595.51 and 182,052.55 is: 251,229.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,247.48 : 451,595.51 = 182,052.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,247.48/451,595.51 = 182,052.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,247.48x = 451,595.51 × 182,052.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,247.48x = 82,214,114,164.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,214,114,164.05/327,247.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,229.17

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