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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,386.14, 451,788.33 and 184,146.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,386.14, 451,788.33 and 184,146.28 is: 254,119.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,386.14 : 451,788.33 = 184,146.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,386.14/451,788.33 = 184,146.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,386.14x = 451,788.33 × 184,146.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,386.14x = 83,195,139,187.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,195,139,187.44/327,386.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,119.31

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