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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,425.66, 451,844.16 and 182,229.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,425.66, 451,844.16 and 182,229.02 is: 251,474.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,425.66 : 451,844.16 = 182,229.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,425.66/451,844.16 = 182,229.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,425.66x = 451,844.16 × 182,229.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,425.66x = 82,339,118,469.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,339,118,469.52/327,425.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,474.24

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