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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,449.12, 451,875.28 and 184,209.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,449.12, 451,875.28 and 184,209.12 is: 254,206.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,449.12 : 451,875.28 = 184,209.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,449.12/451,875.28 = 184,209.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,449.12x = 451,875.28 × 184,209.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,449.12x = 83,239,547,678.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,239,547,678.55/327,449.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,206.05

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