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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,428.96, 451,777.16 and 184,136.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,428.96, 451,777.16 and 184,136.72 is: 254,066.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,428.96 : 451,777.16 = 184,136.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,428.96/451,777.16 = 184,136.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,428.96x = 451,777.16 × 184,136.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,428.96x = 83,188,762,614.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,188,762,614.77/327,428.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,066.60

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