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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,454.03, 451,885.80 and 184,214.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,454.03, 451,885.80 and 184,214.04 is: 254,214.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,454.03 : 451,885.80 = 184,214.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,454.03/451,885.80 = 184,214.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,454.03x = 451,885.80 × 184,214.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,454.03x = 83,243,708,836.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,243,708,836.63/327,454.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,214.95

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