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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,325.32, 451,704.66 and 184,085.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,325.32, 451,704.66 and 184,085.32 is: 254,035.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,325.32 : 451,704.66 = 184,085.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,325.32/451,704.66 = 184,085.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,325.32x = 451,704.66 × 184,085.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,325.32x = 83,152,196,881.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,152,196,881.59/327,325.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,035.33

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