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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,271.24, 451,637 and 184,030.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,271.24, 451,637 and 184,030.03 is: 253,962.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,271.24 : 451,637 = 184,030.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,271.24/451,637 = 184,030.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,271.24x = 451,637 × 184,030.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,271.24x = 83,114,770,659.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,114,770,659.11/327,271.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,962.95

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