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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,355.29, 451,745.85 and 184,115.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,355.29, 451,745.85 and 184,115.28 is: 254,076.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,355.29 : 451,745.85 = 184,115.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,355.29/451,745.85 = 184,115.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,355.29x = 451,745.85 × 184,115.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,355.29x = 83,173,313,661.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,173,313,661.59/327,355.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,076.58

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