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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,419.60, 451,834.74 and 184,179.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,419.60, 451,834.74 and 184,179.60 is: 254,165.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,419.60 : 451,834.74 = 184,179.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,419.60/451,834.74 = 184,179.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,419.60x = 451,834.74 × 184,179.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,419.60x = 83,218,741,679.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,218,741,679.30/327,419.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,165.43

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