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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,438.32, 451,864.23 and 184,198.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,438.32, 451,864.23 and 184,198.47 is: 254,193.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,438.32 : 451,864.23 = 184,198.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,438.32/451,864.23 = 184,198.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,438.32x = 451,864.23 × 184,198.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,438.32x = 83,232,697,428.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,232,697,428.49/327,438.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,193.52

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