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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,537.50, 451,995.26 and 182,341.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,537.50, 451,995.26 and 182,341.35 is: 251,627.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,537.50 : 451,995.26 = 182,341.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,537.50/451,995.26 = 182,341.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,537.50x = 451,995.26 × 182,341.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,537.50x = 82,417,424,990.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,417,424,990.29/327,537.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,627.45

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