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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,298.32, 451,668.72 and 184,059.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,298.32, 451,668.72 and 184,059.36 is: 254,000.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,298.32 : 451,668.72 = 184,059.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,298.32/451,668.72 = 184,059.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,298.32x = 451,668.72 × 184,059.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,298.32x = 83,133,855,535.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,133,855,535.22/327,298.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,000.25

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