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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,271.60, 451,637.52 and 184,030.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,271.60, 451,637.52 and 184,030.40 is: 253,963.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,271.60 : 451,637.52 = 184,030.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,271.60/451,637.52 = 184,030.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,271.60x = 451,637.52 × 184,030.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,271.60x = 83,115,033,460.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,115,033,460.61/327,271.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,963.48

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