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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,273.60, 451,640.37 and 184,032.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,273.60, 451,640.37 and 184,032.39 is: 253,966.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,273.60 : 451,640.37 = 184,032.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,273.60/451,640.37 = 184,032.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,273.60x = 451,640.37 × 184,032.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,273.60x = 83,116,456,711.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,116,456,711.58/327,273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,966.27

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