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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,498.67, 451,944.97 and 182,302.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,498.67, 451,944.97 and 182,302.15 is: 251,575.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,498.67 : 451,944.97 = 182,302.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,498.67/451,944.97 = 182,302.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,498.67x = 451,944.97 × 182,302.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,498.67x = 82,390,539,712.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,390,539,712.69/327,498.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,575.19

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