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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,298.32, 451,666.80 and 184,058.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,298.32, 451,666.80 and 184,058.46 is: 253,997.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,298.32 : 451,666.80 = 184,058.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,298.32/451,666.80 = 184,058.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,298.32x = 451,666.80 × 184,058.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,298.32x = 83,133,095,641.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,133,095,641.13/327,298.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,997.93

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