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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,500.92, 451,926.93 and 184,233.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,500.92, 451,926.93 and 184,233.34 is: 254,228.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,500.92 : 451,926.93 = 184,233.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,500.92/451,926.93 = 184,233.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,500.92x = 451,926.93 × 184,233.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,500.92x = 83,260,007,749.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,260,007,749.85/327,500.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,228.32

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