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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,253.96, 451,555.41 and 182,040.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,253.96, 451,555.41 and 182,040.57 is: 251,185.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,253.96 : 451,555.41 = 182,040.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,253.96/451,555.41 = 182,040.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,253.96x = 451,555.41 × 182,040.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,253.96x = 82,201,405,151.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,201,405,151.66/327,253.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,185.37

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