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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,752.92, 452,299.77 and 182,557.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,752.92, 452,299.77 and 182,557.54 is: 251,929.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,752.92 : 452,299.77 = 182,557.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,752.92/452,299.77 = 182,557.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,752.92x = 452,299.77 × 182,557.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,752.92x = 82,570,733,353.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,570,733,353.77/327,752.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,929.82

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