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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,997.23, 452,622.20 and 182,795.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,997.23, 452,622.20 and 182,795.29 is: 252,249.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,997.23 : 452,622.20 = 182,795.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,997.23/452,622.20 = 182,795.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,997.23x = 452,622.20 × 182,795.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,997.23x = 82,737,204,263.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,737,204,263.91/327,997.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,249.70

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