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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,486.96, 451,895.85 and 184,244.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,486.96, 451,895.85 and 184,244.58 is: 254,237.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,486.96 : 451,895.85 = 184,244.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,486.96/451,895.85 = 184,244.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,486.96x = 451,895.85 × 184,244.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,486.96x = 83,259,361,086.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,259,361,086.99/327,486.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,237.18

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