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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,501.68, 451,949.12 and 182,305.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,501.68, 451,949.12 and 182,305.16 is: 251,579.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,501.68 : 451,949.12 = 182,305.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,501.68/451,949.12 = 182,305.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,501.68x = 451,949.12 × 182,305.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,501.68x = 82,392,656,633.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,392,656,633.46/327,501.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,579.34

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