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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,426.68, 451,844.70 and 184,187.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,426.68, 451,844.70 and 184,187.72 is: 254,176.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,426.68 : 451,844.70 = 184,187.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,426.68/451,844.70 = 184,187.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,426.68x = 451,844.70 × 184,187.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,426.68x = 83,224,245,087.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,224,245,087.08/327,426.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,176.74

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