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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,385.45, 451,787.39 and 184,145.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,385.45, 451,787.39 and 184,145.59 is: 254,118.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,385.45 : 451,787.39 = 184,145.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,385.45/451,787.39 = 184,145.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,385.45x = 451,787.39 × 184,145.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,385.45x = 83,194,654,565.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,194,654,565.38/327,385.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,118.36

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