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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,259.46, 451,609.08 and 184,015.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,259.46, 451,609.08 and 184,015.82 is: 253,936.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,259.46 : 451,609.08 = 184,015.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,259.46/451,609.08 = 184,015.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,259.46x = 451,609.08 × 184,015.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,259.46x = 83,103,215,175.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,103,215,175.65/327,259.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,936.79

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