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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,529.40, 452,003.83 and 182,341.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,529.40, 452,003.83 and 182,341.13 is: 251,638.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,529.40 : 452,003.83 = 182,341.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,529.40/452,003.83 = 182,341.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,529.40x = 452,003.83 × 182,341.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,529.40x = 82,418,886,410.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,418,886,410.66/327,529.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,638.14

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