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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,499.92, 451,925.55 and 184,232.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,499.92, 451,925.55 and 184,232.34 is: 254,226.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,499.92 : 451,925.55 = 184,232.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,499.92/451,925.55 = 184,232.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,499.92x = 451,925.55 × 184,232.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,499.92x = 83,259,301,582.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,259,301,582.29/327,499.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,226.94

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