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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,344.32, 451,698.48 and 184,101.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,344.32, 451,698.48 and 184,101.34 is: 254,039.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,344.32 : 451,698.48 = 184,101.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,344.32/451,698.48 = 184,101.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,344.32x = 451,698.48 × 184,101.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,344.32x = 83,158,295,443.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,158,295,443.96/327,344.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,039.22

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