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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,253.82, 451,593.77 and 184,005.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,253.82, 451,593.77 and 184,005.32 is: 253,918.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,253.82 : 451,593.77 = 184,005.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,253.82/451,593.77 = 184,005.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,253.82x = 451,593.77 × 184,005.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,253.82x = 83,095,652,980.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,095,652,980.86/327,253.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,918.06

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