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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,468.98, 451,875.05 and 184,225.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,468.98, 451,875.05 and 184,225.95 is: 254,213.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,468.98 : 451,875.05 = 184,225.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,468.98/451,875.05 = 184,225.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,468.98x = 451,875.05 × 184,225.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,468.98x = 83,247,109,446.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,247,109,446.42/327,468.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,213.73

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