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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,499.92, 451,946.70 and 182,303.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,499.92, 451,946.70 and 182,303.40 is: 251,576.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,499.92 : 451,946.70 = 182,303.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,499.92/451,946.70 = 182,303.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,499.92x = 451,946.70 × 182,303.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,499.92x = 82,391,420,028.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,391,420,028.78/327,499.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,576.92

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