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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,711, 452,233.74 and 182,515.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,711, 452,233.74 and 182,515.80 is: 251,867.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,711 : 452,233.74 = 182,515.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,711/452,233.74 = 182,515.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,711x = 452,233.74 × 182,515.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,711x = 82,539,802,843.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,539,802,843.09/327,711
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,867.66

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