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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,498.56, 451,952.16 and 184,258.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,498.56, 451,952.16 and 184,258.88 is: 254,279.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,498.56 : 451,952.16 = 184,258.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,498.56/451,952.16 = 184,258.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,498.56x = 451,952.16 × 184,258.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,498.56x = 83,276,198,815.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,276,198,815.18/327,498.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,279.59

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