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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,387.08, 451,789.80 and 184,147.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,387.08, 451,789.80 and 184,147.16 is: 254,120.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,387.08 : 451,789.80 = 184,147.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,387.08/451,789.80 = 184,147.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,387.08x = 451,789.80 × 184,147.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,387.08x = 83,195,808,586.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,195,808,586.97/327,387.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,120.62

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