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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,476.58, 451,917.60 and 182,279.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,476.58, 451,917.60 and 182,279.24 is: 251,545.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,476.58 : 451,917.60 = 182,279.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,476.58/451,917.60 = 182,279.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,476.58x = 451,917.60 × 182,279.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,476.58x = 82,375,194,411.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,375,194,411.04/327,476.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,545.30

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