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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,309.72, 451,668.06 and 182,111.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,309.72, 451,668.06 and 182,111.64 is: 251,303.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,309.72 : 451,668.06 = 182,111.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,309.72/451,668.06 = 182,111.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,309.72x = 451,668.06 × 182,111.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,309.72x = 82,254,011,142.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,254,011,142.22/327,309.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,303.30

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