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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,403.15, 451,766.77 and 184,198.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,403.15, 451,766.77 and 184,198.39 is: 254,165.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,403.15 : 451,766.77 = 184,198.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,403.15/451,766.77 = 184,198.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,403.15x = 451,766.77 × 184,198.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,403.15x = 83,214,711,689.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,214,711,689.50/327,403.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,165.89

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