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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,359.72, 451,724.52 and 184,116.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,359.72, 451,724.52 and 184,116.76 is: 254,063.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,359.72 : 451,724.52 = 184,116.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,359.72/451,724.52 = 184,116.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,359.72x = 451,724.52 × 184,116.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,359.72x = 83,170,055,034.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,170,055,034.96/327,359.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,063.19

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