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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,686.64, 452,178.72 and 182,481.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,686.64, 452,178.72 and 182,481.44 is: 251,808.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,686.64 : 452,178.72 = 182,481.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,686.64/452,178.72 = 182,481.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,686.64x = 452,178.72 × 182,481.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,686.64x = 82,514,223,962.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,514,223,962.96/327,686.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,808.33

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