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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,362.30, 451,755.50 and 184,122.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,362.30, 451,755.50 and 184,122.28 is: 254,086.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,362.30 : 451,755.50 = 184,122.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,362.30/451,755.50 = 184,122.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,362.30x = 451,755.50 × 184,122.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,362.30x = 83,178,252,662.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,178,252,662.54/327,362.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,086.23

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