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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,302.85, 451,673.62 and 184,062.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,302.85, 451,673.62 and 184,062.85 is: 254,004.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,302.85 : 451,673.62 = 184,062.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,302.85/451,673.62 = 184,062.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,302.85x = 451,673.62 × 184,062.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,302.85x = 83,136,333,767.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,136,333,767.02/327,302.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,004.31

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