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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,424.66, 451,842.78 and 182,228.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,424.66, 451,842.78 and 182,228.02 is: 251,472.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,424.66 : 451,842.78 = 182,228.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,424.66/451,842.78 = 182,228.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,424.66x = 451,842.78 × 182,228.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,424.66x = 82,338,415,150.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,338,415,150.70/327,424.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,472.86

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