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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,408.77, 451,819.51 and 184,168.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,408.77, 451,819.51 and 184,168.81 is: 254,150.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,408.77 : 451,819.51 = 184,168.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,408.77/451,819.51 = 184,168.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,408.77x = 451,819.51 × 184,168.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,408.77x = 83,211,060,570.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,211,060,570.64/327,408.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,150.37

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