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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,378.83, 451,778.24 and 184,138.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,378.83, 451,778.24 and 184,138.97 is: 254,109.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,378.83 : 451,778.24 = 184,138.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,378.83/451,778.24 = 184,138.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,378.83x = 451,778.24 × 184,138.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,378.83x = 83,189,977,983.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,189,977,983.47/327,378.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,109.22

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