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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,292.88, 451,611.56 and 184,044.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,292.88, 451,611.56 and 184,044.36 is: 253,951.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,292.88 : 451,611.56 = 184,044.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,292.88/451,611.56 = 184,044.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,292.88x = 451,611.56 × 184,044.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,292.88x = 83,116,560,528.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,116,560,528.80/327,292.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,951.63

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