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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,493.26, 451,942.56 and 184,255.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,493.26, 451,942.56 and 184,255.74 is: 254,273.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,493.26 : 451,942.56 = 184,255.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,493.26/451,942.56 = 184,255.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,493.26x = 451,942.56 × 184,255.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,493.26x = 83,273,010,830.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,273,010,830.29/327,493.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,273.97

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