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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,477.98, 451,887.44 and 184,234.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,477.98, 451,887.44 and 184,234.94 is: 254,226.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,477.98 : 451,887.44 = 184,234.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,477.98/451,887.44 = 184,234.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,477.98x = 451,887.44 × 184,234.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,477.98x = 83,253,455,603.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,253,455,603.70/327,477.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,226.12

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