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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,409.52, 451,820.56 and 184,169.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,409.52, 451,820.56 and 184,169.56 is: 254,151.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,409.52 : 451,820.56 = 184,169.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,409.52/451,820.56 = 184,169.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,409.52x = 451,820.56 × 184,169.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,409.52x = 83,211,593,734.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,211,593,734.15/327,409.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,151.42

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