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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,442.10, 451,865.79 and 184,202.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,442.10, 451,865.79 and 184,202.10 is: 254,196.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,442.10 : 451,865.79 = 184,202.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,442.10/451,865.79 = 184,202.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,442.10x = 451,865.79 × 184,202.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,442.10x = 83,234,627,436.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,234,627,436.16/327,442.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,196.48

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