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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,265.98, 451,629.75 and 184,024.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,265.98, 451,629.75 and 184,024.77 is: 253,955.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,265.98 : 451,629.75 = 184,024.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,265.98/451,629.75 = 184,024.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,265.98x = 451,629.75 × 184,024.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,265.98x = 83,111,060,868.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,111,060,868.91/327,265.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,955.70

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