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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,256.53, 451,655.14 and 184,015.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,256.53, 451,655.14 and 184,015.55 is: 253,964.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,256.53 : 451,655.14 = 184,015.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,256.53/451,655.14 = 184,015.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,256.53x = 451,655.14 × 184,015.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,256.53x = 83,111,567,471.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,111,567,471.00/327,256.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,964.58

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