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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,442.07, 451,869.39 and 184,202.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,442.07, 451,869.39 and 184,202.24 is: 254,198.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,442.07 : 451,869.39 = 184,202.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,442.07/451,869.39 = 184,202.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,442.07x = 451,869.39 × 184,202.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,442.07x = 83,235,351,566.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,235,351,566.09/327,442.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,198.71

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