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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,272.24, 451,638.36 and 184,031.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,272.24, 451,638.36 and 184,031.04 is: 253,964.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,272.24 : 451,638.36 = 184,031.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,272.24/451,638.36 = 184,031.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,272.24x = 451,638.36 × 184,031.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,272.24x = 83,115,477,094.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,115,477,094.69/327,272.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,964.34

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