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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,509.42, 451,938.66 and 184,241.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,509.42, 451,938.66 and 184,241.84 is: 254,240.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,509.42 : 451,938.66 = 184,241.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,509.42/451,938.66 = 184,241.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,509.42x = 451,938.66 × 184,241.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,509.42x = 83,266,010,285.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,266,010,285.53/327,509.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,240.05

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