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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,258.28, 451,657.56 and 184,017.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,258.28, 451,657.56 and 184,017.30 is: 253,966.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,258.28 : 451,657.56 = 184,017.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,258.28/451,657.56 = 184,017.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,258.28x = 451,657.56 × 184,017.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,258.28x = 83,112,801,537.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,112,801,537.41/327,258.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,966.99

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