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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,359.79, 451,752.06 and 184,119.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,359.79, 451,752.06 and 184,119.78 is: 254,082.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,359.79 : 451,752.06 = 184,119.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,359.79/451,752.06 = 184,119.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,359.79x = 451,752.06 × 184,119.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,359.79x = 83,176,489,901.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,176,489,901.75/327,359.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,082.79

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