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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,476.54, 451,916.96 and 184,236.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,476.54, 451,916.96 and 184,236.75 is: 254,246.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,476.54 : 451,916.96 = 184,236.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,476.54/451,916.96 = 184,236.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,476.54x = 451,916.96 × 184,236.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,476.54x = 83,259,711,059.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,259,711,059.10/327,476.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,246.34

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