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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,306.72, 451,663.92 and 182,108.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,306.72, 451,663.92 and 182,108.64 is: 251,299.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,306.72 : 451,663.92 = 182,108.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,306.72/451,663.92 = 182,108.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,306.72x = 451,663.92 × 182,108.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,306.72x = 82,251,902,208.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,251,902,208.27/327,306.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,299.16

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