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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,275.13, 451,636.85 and 184,032.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,275.13, 451,636.85 and 184,032.11 is: 253,962.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,275.13 : 451,636.85 = 184,032.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,275.13/451,636.85 = 184,032.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,275.13x = 451,636.85 × 184,032.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,275.13x = 83,115,679,280.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,115,679,280.91/327,275.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,962.71

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