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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,314.72, 451,674.94 and 182,116.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,314.72, 451,674.94 and 182,116.64 is: 251,310.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,314.72 : 451,674.94 = 182,116.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,314.72/451,674.94 = 182,116.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,314.72x = 451,674.94 × 182,116.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,314.72x = 82,257,522,445.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,257,522,445.00/327,314.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,310.18

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