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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,463.04, 451,898.33 and 184,223.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,463.04, 451,898.33 and 184,223.25 is: 254,227.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,463.04 : 451,898.33 = 184,223.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,463.04/451,898.33 = 184,223.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,463.04x = 451,898.33 × 184,223.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,463.04x = 83,250,178,101.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,250,178,101.06/327,463.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,227.71

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