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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,485.04, 451,893.20 and 184,242.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,485.04, 451,893.20 and 184,242.66 is: 254,234.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,485.04 : 451,893.20 = 184,242.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,485.04/451,893.20 = 184,242.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,485.04x = 451,893.20 × 184,242.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,485.04x = 83,258,005,203.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,258,005,203.91/327,485.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,234.53

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