Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,497.26, 451,948.08 and 184,259.74
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 327,497.26, 451,948.08 and 184,259.74 is: 254,279.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,497.26 : 451,948.08 = 184,259.74 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,497.26/451,948.08 = 184,259.74/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,497.26x = 451,948.08 × 184,259.74 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,497.26x = 83,275,835,714.30 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,275,835,714.30/327,497.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254,279.49
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