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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,998.59, 452,640.31 and 182,813.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,998.59, 452,640.31 and 182,813.73 is: 252,284.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,998.59 : 452,640.31 = 182,813.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,998.59/452,640.31 = 182,813.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,998.59x = 452,640.31 × 182,813.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,998.59x = 82,748,865,474.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,748,865,474.47/327,998.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,284.21

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