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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,483.90, 451,927.08 and 184,244.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,483.90, 451,927.08 and 184,244.04 is: 254,256.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,483.90 : 451,927.08 = 184,244.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,483.90/451,927.08 = 184,244.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,483.90x = 451,927.08 × 184,244.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,483.90x = 83,264,871,004.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,264,871,004.60/327,483.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,256.38

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