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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,282.12, 451,651.96 and 182,090.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,282.12, 451,651.96 and 182,090.04 is: 251,285.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,282.12 : 451,651.96 = 182,090.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,282.12/451,651.96 = 182,090.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,282.12x = 451,651.96 × 182,090.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,282.12x = 82,241,323,462.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,241,323,462.48/327,282.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,285.72

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