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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,442.70, 451,897.17 and 184,194.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,442.70, 451,897.17 and 184,194.20 is: 254,202.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,442.70 : 451,897.17 = 184,194.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,442.70/451,897.17 = 184,194.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,442.70x = 451,897.17 × 184,194.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,442.70x = 83,236,837,710.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,236,837,710.41/327,442.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,202.76

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