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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,451.62, 451,878.73 and 184,211.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,451.62, 451,878.73 and 184,211.62 is: 254,209.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,451.62 : 451,878.73 = 184,211.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,451.62/451,878.73 = 184,211.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,451.62x = 451,878.73 × 184,211.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,451.62x = 83,241,312,896.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,241,312,896.84/327,451.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,209.50

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