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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,358.72, 451,723.14 and 184,115.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,358.72, 451,723.14 and 184,115.76 is: 254,061.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,358.72 : 451,723.14 = 184,115.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,358.72/451,723.14 = 184,115.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,358.72x = 451,723.14 × 184,115.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,358.72x = 83,169,349,230.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,169,349,230.69/327,358.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,061.81

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