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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,509.56, 451,967.35 and 184,269.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,509.56, 451,967.35 and 184,269.88 is: 254,294.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,509.56 : 451,967.35 = 184,269.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,509.56/451,967.35 = 184,269.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,509.56x = 451,967.35 × 184,269.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,509.56x = 83,283,969,348.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,283,969,348.42/327,509.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,294.77

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