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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,255.96, 451,604.25 and 184,012.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,255.96, 451,604.25 and 184,012.32 is: 253,931.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,255.96 : 451,604.25 = 184,012.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,255.96/451,604.25 = 184,012.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,255.96x = 451,604.25 × 184,012.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,255.96x = 83,100,745,764.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,100,745,764.36/327,255.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,931.96

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