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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,494.76, 451,944.63 and 184,257.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,494.76, 451,944.63 and 184,257.24 is: 254,276.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,494.76 : 451,944.63 = 184,257.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,494.76/451,944.63 = 184,257.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,494.76x = 451,944.63 × 184,257.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,494.76x = 83,274,070,156.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,274,070,156.62/327,494.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,276.04

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