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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,421.95, 451,868.54 and 184,173.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,421.95, 451,868.54 and 184,173.45 is: 254,174.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,421.95 : 451,868.54 = 184,173.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,421.95/451,868.54 = 184,173.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,421.95x = 451,868.54 × 184,173.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,421.95x = 83,222,187,037.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,222,187,037.40/327,421.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,174.12

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