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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,445.70, 451,901.32 and 184,197.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,445.70, 451,901.32 and 184,197.20 is: 254,206.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,445.70 : 451,901.32 = 184,197.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,445.70/451,901.32 = 184,197.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,445.70x = 451,901.32 × 184,197.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,445.70x = 83,238,957,820.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,238,957,820.30/327,445.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,206.90

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