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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,497.17, 451,942.90 and 182,300.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,497.17, 451,942.90 and 182,300.65 is: 251,573.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,497.17 : 451,942.90 = 182,300.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,497.17/451,942.90 = 182,300.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,497.17x = 451,942.90 × 182,300.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,497.17x = 82,389,484,432.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,389,484,432.89/327,497.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,573.12

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