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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,255.46, 451,603.56 and 184,011.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,255.46, 451,603.56 and 184,011.82 is: 253,931.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,255.46 : 451,603.56 = 184,011.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,255.46/451,603.56 = 184,011.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,255.46x = 451,603.56 × 184,011.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,255.46x = 83,100,392,994.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,100,392,994.08/327,255.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,931.27

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