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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,285.88, 451,651.68 and 184,042.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,285.88, 451,651.68 and 184,042.88 is: 253,977.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,285.88 : 451,651.68 = 184,042.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,285.88/451,651.68 = 184,042.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,285.88x = 451,651.68 × 184,042.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,285.88x = 83,123,275,944.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,123,275,944.04/327,285.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,977.58

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