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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,275.61, 451,643.13 and 184,034.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,275.61, 451,643.13 and 184,034.40 is: 253,969.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,275.61 : 451,643.13 = 184,034.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,275.61/451,643.13 = 184,034.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,275.61x = 451,643.13 × 184,034.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,275.61x = 83,117,872,443.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,117,872,443.67/327,275.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,969.04

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