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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,432.82, 451,856.58 and 184,192.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,432.82, 451,856.58 and 184,192.86 is: 254,185.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,432.82 : 451,856.58 = 184,192.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,432.82/451,856.58 = 184,192.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,432.82x = 451,856.58 × 184,192.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,432.82x = 83,228,758,165.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,228,758,165.20/327,432.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,185.75

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