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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,275.88, 451,637.88 and 184,032.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,275.88, 451,637.88 and 184,032.86 is: 253,963.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,275.88 : 451,637.88 = 184,032.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,275.88/451,637.88 = 184,032.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,275.88x = 451,637.88 × 184,032.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,275.88x = 83,116,208,482.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,116,208,482.55/327,275.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,963.75

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