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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,287.02, 451,653.24 and 184,044.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,287.02, 451,653.24 and 184,044.01 is: 253,979.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,287.02 : 451,653.24 = 184,044.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,287.02/451,653.24 = 184,044.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,287.02x = 451,653.24 × 184,044.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,287.02x = 83,124,073,419.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,124,073,419.09/327,287.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,979.13

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