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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,482.96, 451,902.31 and 184,215.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,482.96, 451,902.31 and 184,215.42 is: 254,203.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,482.96 : 451,902.31 = 184,215.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,482.96/451,902.31 = 184,215.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,482.96x = 451,902.31 × 184,215.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,482.96x = 83,247,373,375.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,247,373,375.08/327,482.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,203.68

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