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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,283.88, 451,648.92 and 184,040.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,283.88, 451,648.92 and 184,040.88 is: 253,974.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,283.88 : 451,648.92 = 184,040.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,283.88/451,648.92 = 184,040.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,283.88x = 451,648.92 × 184,040.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,283.88x = 83,121,864,687.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,121,864,687.85/327,283.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,974.82

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