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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,270.24, 451,635.62 and 184,029.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,270.24, 451,635.62 and 184,029.03 is: 253,961.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,270.24 : 451,635.62 = 184,029.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,270.24/451,635.62 = 184,029.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,270.24x = 451,635.62 × 184,029.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,270.24x = 83,114,065,062.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,114,065,062.05/327,270.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,961.57

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