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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,489.87, 451,899.45 and 184,246.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,489.87, 451,899.45 and 184,246.83 is: 254,240.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,489.87 : 451,899.45 = 184,246.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,489.87/451,899.45 = 184,246.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,489.87x = 451,899.45 × 184,246.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,489.87x = 83,261,041,141.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,261,041,141.24/327,489.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,240.05

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