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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,256.46, 451,604.94 and 184,012.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,256.46, 451,604.94 and 184,012.82 is: 253,932.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,256.46 : 451,604.94 = 184,012.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,256.46/451,604.94 = 184,012.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,256.46x = 451,604.94 × 184,012.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,256.46x = 83,101,098,535.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,101,098,535.33/327,256.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,932.65

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