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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,456.04, 451,855.18 and 184,203.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,456.04, 451,855.18 and 184,203.90 is: 254,182.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,456.04 : 451,855.18 = 184,203.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,456.04/451,855.18 = 184,203.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,456.04x = 451,855.18 × 184,203.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,456.04x = 83,233,486,391.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,233,486,391.20/327,456.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,182.17

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