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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,360.79, 451,753.44 and 184,120.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,360.79, 451,753.44 and 184,120.78 is: 254,084.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,360.79 : 451,753.44 = 184,120.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,360.79/451,753.44 = 184,120.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,360.79x = 451,753.44 × 184,120.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,360.79x = 83,177,195,740.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,177,195,740.48/327,360.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,084.17

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