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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,443.57, 451,871.46 and 184,203.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,443.57, 451,871.46 and 184,203.74 is: 254,200.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,443.57 : 451,871.46 = 184,203.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,443.57/451,871.46 = 184,203.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,443.57x = 451,871.46 × 184,203.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,443.57x = 83,236,410,671.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,236,410,671.90/327,443.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,200.78

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