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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,345.97, 451,685.39 and 184,078.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,345.97, 451,685.39 and 184,078.34 is: 253,998.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,345.97 : 451,685.39 = 184,078.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,345.97/451,685.39 = 184,078.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,345.97x = 451,685.39 × 184,078.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,345.97x = 83,145,495,873.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,145,495,873.06/327,345.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,998.84

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