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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,264.49, 451,627.68 and 184,023.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,264.49, 451,627.68 and 184,023.28 is: 253,953.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,264.49 : 451,627.68 = 184,023.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,264.49/451,627.68 = 184,023.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,264.49x = 451,627.68 × 184,023.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,264.49x = 83,110,004,754.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,110,004,754.25/327,264.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,953.63

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