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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,421.45, 451,867.85 and 184,172.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,421.45, 451,867.85 and 184,172.95 is: 254,173.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,421.45 : 451,867.85 = 184,172.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,421.45/451,867.85 = 184,172.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,421.45x = 451,867.85 × 184,172.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,421.45x = 83,221,834,944.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,221,834,944.66/327,421.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,173.44

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