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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,969.66, 452,602.92 and 182,771.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,969.66, 452,602.92 and 182,771.46 is: 252,227.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,969.66 : 452,602.92 = 182,771.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,969.66/452,602.92 = 182,771.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,969.66x = 452,602.92 × 182,771.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,969.66x = 82,722,896,488.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,722,896,488.66/327,969.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,227.28

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