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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,348.73, 451,689.18 and 184,081.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,348.73, 451,689.18 and 184,081.09 is: 254,002.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,348.73 : 451,689.18 = 184,081.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,348.73/451,689.18 = 184,081.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,348.73x = 451,689.18 × 184,081.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,348.73x = 83,147,436,595.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,147,436,595.61/327,348.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,002.62

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