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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,289.02, 451,656 and 184,046.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,289.02, 451,656 and 184,046.02 is: 253,981.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,289.02 : 451,656 = 184,046.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,289.02/451,656 = 184,046.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,289.02x = 451,656 × 184,046.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,289.02x = 83,125,489,209.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,125,489,209.12/327,289.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,981.91

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