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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,489.93, 451,899.54 and 184,246.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,489.93, 451,899.54 and 184,246.90 is: 254,240.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,489.93 : 451,899.54 = 184,246.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,489.93/451,899.54 = 184,246.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,489.93x = 451,899.54 × 184,246.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,489.93x = 83,261,089,356.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,261,089,356.43/327,489.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,240.15

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