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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,272.60, 451,638.99 and 184,031.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,272.60, 451,638.99 and 184,031.39 is: 253,964.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,272.60 : 451,638.99 = 184,031.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,272.60/451,638.99 = 184,031.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,272.60x = 451,638.99 × 184,031.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,272.60x = 83,115,752,236.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,115,752,236.99/327,272.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,964.90

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