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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,281.01, 451,644.96 and 184,038

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,281.01, 451,644.96 and 184,038 is: 253,970.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,281.01 : 451,644.96 = 184,038 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,281.01/451,644.96 = 184,038/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,281.01x = 451,644.96 × 184,038
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,281.01x = 83,119,835,148.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,119,835,148.48/327,281.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,970.85

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