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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,510.56, 451,968.73 and 184,270.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,510.56, 451,968.73 and 184,270.88 is: 254,296.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,510.56 : 451,968.73 = 184,270.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,510.56/451,968.73 = 184,270.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,510.56x = 451,968.73 × 184,270.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,510.56x = 83,284,675,609.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,284,675,609.58/327,510.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,296.15

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