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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,481.60, 451,892.43 and 184,238.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,481.60, 451,892.43 and 184,238.58 is: 254,231.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,481.60 : 451,892.43 = 184,238.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,481.60/451,892.43 = 184,238.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,481.60x = 451,892.43 × 184,238.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,481.60x = 83,256,019,615.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,256,019,615.95/327,481.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,231.14

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