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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,476.59, 451,917.61 and 182,279.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,476.59, 451,917.61 and 182,279.23 is: 251,545.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,476.59 : 451,917.61 = 182,279.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,476.59/451,917.61 = 182,279.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,476.59x = 451,917.61 × 182,279.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,476.59x = 82,375,192,388.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,375,192,388.75/327,476.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,545.29

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