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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,423.66, 451,841.40 and 182,227.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,423.66, 451,841.40 and 182,227.02 is: 251,471.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,423.66 : 451,841.40 = 182,227.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,423.66/451,841.40 = 182,227.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,423.66x = 451,841.40 × 182,227.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,423.66x = 82,337,711,834.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,337,711,834.63/327,423.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,471.48

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