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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,484.83, 451,904.89 and 184,217.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,484.83, 451,904.89 and 184,217.30 is: 254,206.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,484.83 : 451,904.89 = 184,217.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,484.83/451,904.89 = 184,217.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,484.83x = 451,904.89 × 184,217.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,484.83x = 83,248,698,692.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,248,698,692.60/327,484.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,206.27

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