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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,486.04, 451,894.58 and 184,243.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,486.04, 451,894.58 and 184,243.66 is: 254,235.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,486.04 : 451,894.58 = 184,243.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,486.04/451,894.58 = 184,243.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,486.04x = 451,894.58 × 184,243.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,486.04x = 83,258,711,353.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,258,711,353.36/327,486.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,235.91

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