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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,498.42, 451,923.48 and 184,230.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,498.42, 451,923.48 and 184,230.84 is: 254,224.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,498.42 : 451,923.48 = 184,230.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,498.42/451,923.48 = 184,230.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,498.42x = 451,923.48 × 184,230.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,498.42x = 83,258,242,336.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,258,242,336.12/327,498.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,224.87

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