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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,753.92, 452,301.15 and 182,558.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,753.92, 452,301.15 and 182,558.54 is: 251,931.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,753.92 : 452,301.15 = 182,558.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,753.92/452,301.15 = 182,558.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,753.92x = 452,301.15 × 182,558.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,753.92x = 82,571,437,584.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,571,437,584.32/327,753.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,931.20

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