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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,997.73, 452,622.89 and 182,795.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,997.73, 452,622.89 and 182,795.79 is: 252,250.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,997.73 : 452,622.89 = 182,795.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,997.73/452,622.89 = 182,795.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,997.73x = 452,622.89 × 182,795.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,997.73x = 82,737,557,835.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,737,557,835.65/327,997.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,250.40

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