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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,270.60, 451,636.14 and 184,029.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,270.60, 451,636.14 and 184,029.40 is: 253,962.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,270.60 : 451,636.14 = 184,029.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,270.60/451,636.14 = 184,029.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,270.60x = 451,636.14 × 184,029.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,270.60x = 83,114,327,862.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,114,327,862.52/327,270.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,962.10

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