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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,358.29, 451,749.99 and 184,118.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,358.29, 451,749.99 and 184,118.28 is: 254,080.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,358.29 : 451,749.99 = 184,118.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,358.29/451,749.99 = 184,118.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,358.29x = 451,749.99 × 184,118.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,358.29x = 83,175,431,148.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,175,431,148.82/327,358.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,080.72

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