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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,275.63, 451,637.54 and 184,032.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,275.63, 451,637.54 and 184,032.61 is: 253,963.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,275.63 : 451,637.54 = 184,032.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,275.63/451,637.54 = 184,032.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,275.63x = 451,637.54 × 184,032.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,275.63x = 83,116,032,081.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,116,032,081.83/327,275.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,963.40

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