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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,885.66, 452,505.36 and 182,701.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,885.66, 452,505.36 and 182,701.06 is: 252,140.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,885.66 : 452,505.36 = 182,701.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,885.66/452,505.36 = 182,701.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,885.66x = 452,505.36 × 182,701.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,885.66x = 82,673,208,927.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,673,208,927.68/327,885.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,140.36

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