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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,392.51, 451,799.03 and 184,165.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,392.51, 451,799.03 and 184,165.88 is: 254,147.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,392.51 : 451,799.03 = 184,165.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,392.51/451,799.03 = 184,165.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,392.51x = 451,799.03 × 184,165.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,392.51x = 83,205,964,144.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,205,964,144.52/327,392.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,147.43

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