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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,468.67, 451,906.09 and 184,228.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,468.67, 451,906.09 and 184,228.88 is: 254,235.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,468.67 : 451,906.09 = 184,228.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,468.67/451,906.09 = 184,228.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,468.67x = 451,906.09 × 184,228.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,468.67x = 83,254,150,105.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,254,150,105.78/327,468.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,235.47

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