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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,478.47, 451,895.27 and 184,210.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,478.47, 451,895.27 and 184,210.82 is: 254,196.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,478.47 : 451,895.27 = 184,210.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,478.47/451,895.27 = 184,210.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,478.47x = 451,895.27 × 184,210.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,478.47x = 83,243,998,240.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,243,998,240.82/327,478.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,196.86

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