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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,487.68, 451,900.98 and 184,244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,487.68, 451,900.98 and 184,244.76 is: 254,239.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,487.68 : 451,900.98 = 184,244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,487.68/451,900.98 = 184,244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,487.68x = 451,900.98 × 184,244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,487.68x = 83,260,387,603.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,260,387,603.86/327,487.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,239.76

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