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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,496, 451,944.48 and 186,184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,496, 451,944.48 and 186,184 is: 256,933.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,496 : 451,944.48 = 186,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,496/451,944.48 = 186,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,496x = 451,944.48 × 186,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,496x = 84,144,831,064.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,144,831,064.32/327,496
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,933.92

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