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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,311.83, 451,705.64 and 182,118.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,311.83, 451,705.64 and 182,118.42 is: 251,331.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,311.83 : 451,705.64 = 182,118.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,311.83/451,705.64 = 182,118.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,311.83x = 451,705.64 × 182,118.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,311.83x = 82,263,916,551.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,263,916,551.30/327,311.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,331.94

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