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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,278.38, 451,641.33 and 184,035.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,278.38, 451,641.33 and 184,035.36 is: 253,967.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,278.38 : 451,641.33 = 184,035.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,278.38/451,641.33 = 184,035.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,278.38x = 451,641.33 × 184,035.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,278.38x = 83,117,974,757.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,117,974,757.43/327,278.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,967.20

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