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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,861.54, 452,472.08 and 182,676.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,861.54, 452,472.08 and 182,676.87 is: 252,106.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,861.54 : 452,472.08 = 182,676.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,861.54/452,472.08 = 182,676.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,861.54x = 452,472.08 × 182,676.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,861.54x = 82,656,182,423.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,656,182,423.41/327,861.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,106.98

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