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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,474.29, 451,913.85 and 184,234.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,474.29, 451,913.85 and 184,234.50 is: 254,243.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,474.29 : 451,913.85 = 184,234.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,474.29/451,913.85 = 184,234.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,474.29x = 451,913.85 × 184,234.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,474.29x = 83,258,122,197.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,258,122,197.83/327,474.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,243.23

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