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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,479.60, 451,889.68 and 184,236.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,479.60, 451,889.68 and 184,236.57 is: 254,228.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,479.60 : 451,889.68 = 184,236.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,479.60/451,889.68 = 184,236.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,479.60x = 451,889.68 × 184,236.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,479.60x = 83,254,604,661.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,254,604,661.60/327,479.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,228.37

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