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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,470.67, 451,908.85 and 184,230.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,470.67, 451,908.85 and 184,230.88 is: 254,238.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,470.67 : 451,908.85 = 184,230.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,470.67/451,908.85 = 184,230.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,470.67x = 451,908.85 × 184,230.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,470.67x = 83,255,565,115.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,255,565,115.29/327,470.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,238.23

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