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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,495.86, 451,907.72 and 184,252.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,495.86, 451,907.72 and 184,252.84 is: 254,248.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,495.86 : 451,907.72 = 184,252.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,495.86/451,907.72 = 184,252.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,495.86x = 451,907.72 × 184,252.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,495.86x = 83,265,280,827.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,265,280,827.92/327,495.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,248.35

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