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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,297.54, 451,617.90 and 184,049.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,297.54, 451,617.90 and 184,049.04 is: 253,958.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,297.54 : 451,617.90 = 184,049.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,297.54/451,617.90 = 184,049.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,297.54x = 451,617.90 × 184,049.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,297.54x = 83,119,840,941.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,119,840,941.82/327,297.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,958.04

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