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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,448.12, 451,873.90 and 184,208.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,448.12, 451,873.90 and 184,208.12 is: 254,204.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,448.12 : 451,873.90 = 184,208.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,448.12/451,873.90 = 184,208.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,448.12x = 451,873.90 × 184,208.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,448.12x = 83,238,841,596.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,238,841,596.07/327,448.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,204.67

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