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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,274.76, 451,636.34 and 184,031.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,274.76, 451,636.34 and 184,031.75 is: 253,962.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,274.76 : 451,636.34 = 184,031.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,274.76/451,636.34 = 184,031.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,274.76x = 451,636.34 × 184,031.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,274.76x = 83,115,422,835.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,115,422,835.45/327,274.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,962.22

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