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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,742.61, 452,285.55 and 182,547.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,742.61, 452,285.55 and 182,547.23 is: 251,915.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,742.61 : 452,285.55 = 182,547.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,742.61/452,285.55 = 182,547.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,742.61x = 452,285.55 × 182,547.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,742.61x = 82,563,474,321.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,563,474,321.53/327,742.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,915.59

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