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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,258.46, 451,607.70 and 184,014.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,258.46, 451,607.70 and 184,014.82 is: 253,935.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,258.46 : 451,607.70 = 184,014.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,258.46/451,607.70 = 184,014.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,258.46x = 451,607.70 × 184,014.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,258.46x = 83,102,509,626.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,102,509,626.11/327,258.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,935.41

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