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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,234.56, 451,581.44 and 185,922.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,234.56, 451,581.44 and 185,922.56 is: 256,571.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,234.56 : 451,581.44 = 185,922.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,234.56/451,581.44 = 185,922.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,234.56x = 451,581.44 × 185,922.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,234.56x = 83,959,177,373.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,959,177,373.29/327,234.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,571.85

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