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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,455.03, 451,887.18 and 184,215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,455.03, 451,887.18 and 184,215.04 is: 254,216.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,455.03 : 451,887.18 = 184,215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,455.03/451,887.18 = 184,215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,455.03x = 451,887.18 × 184,215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,455.03x = 83,244,414,939.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,244,414,939.19/327,455.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,216.33

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