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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,429.66, 451,849.68 and 182,233.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,429.66, 451,849.68 and 182,233.02 is: 251,479.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,429.66 : 451,849.68 = 182,233.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,429.66/451,849.68 = 182,233.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,429.66x = 451,849.68 × 182,233.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,429.66x = 82,341,931,772.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,341,931,772.43/327,429.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,479.76

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