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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,290.02, 451,657.38 and 184,047.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,290.02, 451,657.38 and 184,047.02 is: 253,983.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,290.02 : 451,657.38 = 184,047.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,290.02/451,657.38 = 184,047.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,290.02x = 451,657.38 × 184,047.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,290.02x = 83,126,194,850.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,126,194,850.01/327,290.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,983.29

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