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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,470.67, 451,907.78 and 184,231.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,470.67, 451,907.78 and 184,231.62 is: 254,238.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,470.67 : 451,907.78 = 184,231.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,470.67/451,907.78 = 184,231.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,470.67x = 451,907.78 × 184,231.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,470.67x = 83,255,701,478.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,255,701,478.85/327,470.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,238.65

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