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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,443.07, 451,870.77 and 184,203.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,443.07, 451,870.77 and 184,203.24 is: 254,200.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,443.07 : 451,870.77 = 184,203.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,443.07/451,870.77 = 184,203.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,443.07x = 451,870.77 × 184,203.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,443.07x = 83,236,059,895.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,236,059,895.29/327,443.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,200.10

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