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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,947.23, 452,590.69 and 182,762.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,947.23, 452,590.69 and 182,762.78 is: 252,225.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,947.23 : 452,590.69 = 182,762.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,947.23/452,590.69 = 182,762.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,947.23x = 452,590.69 × 182,762.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,947.23x = 82,716,732,875.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,716,732,875.16/327,947.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,225.74

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