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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,488.93, 451,898.16 and 184,245.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,488.93, 451,898.16 and 184,245.90 is: 254,238.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,488.93 : 451,898.16 = 184,245.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,488.93/451,898.16 = 184,245.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,488.93x = 451,898.16 × 184,245.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,488.93x = 83,260,380,812.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,260,380,812.00/327,488.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,238.77

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