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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,361.63, 451,754.70 and 184,121.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,361.63, 451,754.70 and 184,121.68 is: 254,085.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,361.63 : 451,754.70 = 184,121.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,361.63/451,754.70 = 184,121.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,361.63x = 451,754.70 × 184,121.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,361.63x = 83,177,834,311.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,177,834,311.90/327,361.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,085.47

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