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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,314.70, 451,696.98 and 184,073.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,314.70, 451,696.98 and 184,073.46 is: 254,022.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,314.70 : 451,696.98 = 184,073.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,314.70/451,696.98 = 184,073.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,314.70x = 451,696.98 × 184,073.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,314.70x = 83,145,425,980.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,145,425,980.15/327,314.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,022.89

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