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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,419.28, 451,835.64 and 184,180.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,419.28, 451,835.64 and 184,180.41 is: 254,167.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,419.28 : 451,835.64 = 184,180.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,419.28/451,835.64 = 184,180.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,419.28x = 451,835.64 × 184,180.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,419.28x = 83,219,273,427.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,219,273,427.81/327,419.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,167.30

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