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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,361.29, 451,754.13 and 184,121.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,361.29, 451,754.13 and 184,121.28 is: 254,084.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,361.29 : 451,754.13 = 184,121.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,361.29/451,754.13 = 184,121.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,361.29x = 451,754.13 × 184,121.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,361.29x = 83,177,548,660.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,177,548,660.89/327,361.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,084.86

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