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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,482.58, 451,901.79 and 184,215.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,482.58, 451,901.79 and 184,215.05 is: 254,203.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,482.58 : 451,901.79 = 184,215.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,482.58/451,901.79 = 184,215.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,482.58x = 451,901.79 × 184,215.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,482.58x = 83,247,108,580.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,247,108,580.43/327,482.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,203.17

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