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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,425.16, 451,843.47 and 182,228.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,425.16, 451,843.47 and 182,228.52 is: 251,473.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,425.16 : 451,843.47 = 182,228.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,425.16/451,843.47 = 182,228.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,425.16x = 451,843.47 × 182,228.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,425.16x = 82,338,766,809.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,338,766,809.76/327,425.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,473.55

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