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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,451.12, 451,878.04 and 184,211.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,451.12, 451,878.04 and 184,211.12 is: 254,208.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,451.12 : 451,878.04 = 184,211.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,451.12/451,878.04 = 184,211.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,451.12x = 451,878.04 × 184,211.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,451.12x = 83,240,959,851.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,240,959,851.80/327,451.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,208.81

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