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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,719.72, 452,265.32 and 182,530.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,719.72, 452,265.32 and 182,530.87 is: 251,899.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,719.72 : 452,265.32 = 182,530.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,719.72/452,265.32 = 182,530.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,719.72x = 452,265.32 × 182,530.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,719.72x = 82,552,381,656.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,552,381,656.09/327,719.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,899.34

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