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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,496.92, 451,921.41 and 184,229.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,496.92, 451,921.41 and 184,229.34 is: 254,222.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,496.92 : 451,921.41 = 184,229.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,496.92/451,921.41 = 184,229.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,496.92x = 451,921.41 × 184,229.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,496.92x = 83,257,183,096.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,257,183,096.17/327,496.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,222.80

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