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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,274.26, 451,635.64 and 184,031.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,274.26, 451,635.64 and 184,031.25 is: 253,961.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,274.26 : 451,635.64 = 184,031.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,274.26/451,635.64 = 184,031.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,274.26x = 451,635.64 × 184,031.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,274.26x = 83,115,071,373.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,115,071,373.75/327,274.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,961.53

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