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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,469.67, 451,907.47 and 184,229.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,469.67, 451,907.47 and 184,229.88 is: 254,236.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,469.67 : 451,907.47 = 184,229.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,469.67/451,907.47 = 184,229.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,469.67x = 451,907.47 × 184,229.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,469.67x = 83,254,858,969.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,254,858,969.20/327,469.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,236.85

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