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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,308.48, 451,646.03 and 182,079.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,308.48, 451,646.03 and 182,079.95 is: 251,248.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,308.48 : 451,646.03 = 182,079.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,308.48/451,646.03 = 182,079.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,308.48x = 451,646.03 × 182,079.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,308.48x = 82,235,683,391.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,235,683,391.47/327,308.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,248.26

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