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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,740.61, 452,282.79 and 182,545.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,740.61, 452,282.79 and 182,545.23 is: 251,912.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,740.61 : 452,282.79 = 182,545.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,740.61/452,282.79 = 182,545.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,740.61x = 452,282.79 × 182,545.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,740.61x = 82,562,065,925.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,562,065,925.59/327,740.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,912.83

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