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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,379.83, 451,779.62 and 184,139.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,379.83, 451,779.62 and 184,139.97 is: 254,110.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,379.83 : 451,779.62 = 184,139.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,379.83/451,779.62 = 184,139.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,379.83x = 451,779.62 × 184,139.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,379.83x = 83,190,685,673.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,190,685,673.41/327,379.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,110.60

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