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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,477.60, 451,886.92 and 184,234.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,477.60, 451,886.92 and 184,234.57 is: 254,225.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,477.60 : 451,886.92 = 184,234.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,477.60/451,886.92 = 184,234.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,477.60x = 451,886.92 × 184,234.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,477.60x = 83,253,190,804.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,253,190,804.52/327,477.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,225.60

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