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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,406.51, 451,816.41 and 184,166.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,406.51, 451,816.41 and 184,166.56 is: 254,147.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,406.51 : 451,816.41 = 184,166.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,406.51/451,816.41 = 184,166.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,406.51x = 451,816.41 × 184,166.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,406.51x = 83,209,473,981.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,209,473,981.25/327,406.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,147.28

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