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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,452, 451,885.92 and 184,210.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,452, 451,885.92 and 184,210.88 is: 254,212.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,452 : 451,885.92 = 184,210.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,452/451,885.92 = 184,210.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,452x = 451,885.92 × 184,210.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,452x = 83,242,302,982.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,242,302,982.81/327,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,212.23

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