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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,270.24, 451,635.60 and 184,029.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,270.24, 451,635.60 and 184,029.04 is: 253,961.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,270.24 : 451,635.60 = 184,029.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,270.24/451,635.60 = 184,029.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,270.24x = 451,635.60 × 184,029.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,270.24x = 83,114,065,897.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,114,065,897.82/327,270.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,961.58

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