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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,258.96, 451,608.38 and 184,015.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,258.96, 451,608.38 and 184,015.32 is: 253,936.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,258.96 : 451,608.38 = 184,015.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,258.96/451,608.38 = 184,015.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,258.96x = 451,608.38 × 184,015.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,258.96x = 83,102,860,560.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,102,860,560.38/327,258.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,936.09

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