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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,481.83, 451,900.76 and 184,214.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,481.83, 451,900.76 and 184,214.30 is: 254,202.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,481.83 : 451,900.76 = 184,214.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,481.83/451,900.76 = 184,214.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,481.83x = 451,900.76 × 184,214.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,481.83x = 83,246,578,992.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,246,578,992.29/327,481.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,202.13

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