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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,257.71, 451,606.66 and 184,014.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,257.71, 451,606.66 and 184,014.07 is: 253,934.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,257.71 : 451,606.66 = 184,014.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,257.71/451,606.66 = 184,014.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,257.71x = 451,606.66 × 184,014.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,257.71x = 83,101,979,545.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,101,979,545.71/327,257.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,934.37

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