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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,454, 451,888.68 and 184,212.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,454, 451,888.68 and 184,212.88 is: 254,214.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,454 : 451,888.68 = 184,212.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,454/451,888.68 = 184,212.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,454x = 451,888.68 × 184,212.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,454x = 83,243,715,182.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,243,715,182.20/327,454
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,214.99

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