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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,477.34, 451,918.64 and 182,279.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,477.34, 451,918.64 and 182,279.98 is: 251,546.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,477.34 : 451,918.64 = 182,279.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,477.34/451,918.64 = 182,279.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,477.34x = 451,918.64 × 182,279.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,477.34x = 82,375,719,986.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,375,719,986.73/327,477.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,546.32

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