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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,879.52, 452,455.68 and 180,675.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,879.52, 452,455.68 and 180,675.38 is: 249,322.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,879.52 : 452,455.68 = 180,675.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,879.52/452,455.68 = 180,675.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,879.52x = 452,455.68 × 180,675.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,879.52x = 81,747,603,048.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,747,603,048.30/327,879.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,322.08

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