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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,444.82, 451,873.18 and 184,204.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,444.82, 451,873.18 and 184,204.98 is: 254,202.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,444.82 : 451,873.18 = 184,204.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,444.82/451,873.18 = 184,204.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,444.82x = 451,873.18 × 184,204.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,444.82x = 83,237,290,084.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,237,290,084.44/327,444.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,202.49

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