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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,424.68, 451,841.94 and 184,185.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,424.68, 451,841.94 and 184,185.72 is: 254,173.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,424.68 : 451,841.94 = 184,185.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,424.68/451,841.94 = 184,185.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,424.68x = 451,841.94 × 184,185.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,424.68x = 83,222,833,045.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,222,833,045.10/327,424.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,173.98

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