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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,341.88, 451,695 and 184,098.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,341.88, 451,695 and 184,098.84 is: 254,035.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,341.88 : 451,695 = 184,098.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,341.88/451,695 = 184,098.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,341.88x = 451,695 × 184,098.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,341.88x = 83,156,525,533.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,156,525,533.80/327,341.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,035.71

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