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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,502.68, 451,950.50 and 182,306.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,502.68, 451,950.50 and 182,306.16 is: 251,580.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,502.68 : 451,950.50 = 182,306.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,502.68/451,950.50 = 182,306.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,502.68x = 451,950.50 × 182,306.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,502.68x = 82,393,360,165.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,393,360,165.08/327,502.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,580.72

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