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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,385.84, 451,789.20 and 182,189.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,385.84, 451,789.20 and 182,189.17 is: 251,419.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,385.84 : 451,789.20 = 182,189.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,385.84/451,789.20 = 182,189.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,385.84x = 451,789.20 × 182,189.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,385.84x = 82,311,099,362.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,311,099,362.96/327,385.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,419.24

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