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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,991.36, 452,651.22 and 182,806.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,991.36, 452,651.22 and 182,806.36 is: 252,285.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,991.36 : 452,651.22 = 182,806.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,991.36/452,651.22 = 182,806.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,991.36x = 452,651.22 × 182,806.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,991.36x = 82,747,521,877.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,747,521,877.76/327,991.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,285.68

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