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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,710, 452,232.36 and 182,514.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,710, 452,232.36 and 182,514.80 is: 251,866.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,710 : 452,232.36 = 182,514.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,710/452,232.36 = 182,514.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,710x = 452,232.36 × 182,514.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,710x = 82,539,098,738.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,539,098,738.93/327,710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,866.28

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