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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,417.52, 451,831.60 and 184,177.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,417.52, 451,831.60 and 184,177.60 is: 254,162.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,417.52 : 451,831.60 = 184,177.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,417.52/451,831.60 = 184,177.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,417.52x = 451,831.60 × 184,177.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,417.52x = 83,217,259,692.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,217,259,692.16/327,417.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,162.51

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