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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,262.98, 451,625.61 and 184,021.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,262.98, 451,625.61 and 184,021.77 is: 253,951.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,262.98 : 451,625.61 = 184,021.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,262.98/451,625.61 = 184,021.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,262.98x = 451,625.61 × 184,021.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,262.98x = 83,108,942,540.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,108,942,540.41/327,262.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,951.56

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