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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,313.32, 451,688.10 and 184,073.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,313.32, 451,688.10 and 184,073.32 is: 254,018.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,313.32 : 451,688.10 = 184,073.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,313.32/451,688.10 = 184,073.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,313.32x = 451,688.10 × 184,073.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,313.32x = 83,143,728,171.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,143,728,171.49/327,313.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,018.77

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