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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,504.36, 451,949.80 and 182,309.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,504.36, 451,949.80 and 182,309.16 is: 251,583.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,504.36 : 451,949.80 = 182,309.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,504.36/451,949.80 = 182,309.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,504.36x = 451,949.80 × 182,309.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,504.36x = 82,394,588,400.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,394,588,400.17/327,504.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,583.18

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