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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,509.06, 451,966.66 and 184,269.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,509.06, 451,966.66 and 184,269.38 is: 254,294.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,509.06 : 451,966.66 = 184,269.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,509.06/451,966.66 = 184,269.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,509.06x = 451,966.66 × 184,269.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,509.06x = 83,283,616,218.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,283,616,218.87/327,509.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,294.08

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