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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,473.96, 451,913.99 and 182,276.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,473.96, 451,913.99 and 182,276.60 is: 251,541.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,473.96 : 451,913.99 = 182,276.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,473.96/451,913.99 = 182,276.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,473.96x = 451,913.99 × 182,276.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,473.96x = 82,373,345,808.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,373,345,808.04/327,473.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,541.67

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