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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,419.70, 451,858.95 and 184,189.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,419.70, 451,858.95 and 184,189.02 is: 254,191.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,419.70 : 451,858.95 = 184,189.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,419.70/451,858.95 = 184,189.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,419.70x = 451,858.95 × 184,189.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,419.70x = 83,227,457,178.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,227,457,178.73/327,419.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,191.97

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