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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,527.35, 451,996.57 and 184,292.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,527.35, 451,996.57 and 184,292.48 is: 254,328.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,527.35 : 451,996.57 = 184,292.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,527.35/451,996.57 = 184,292.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,527.35x = 451,996.57 × 184,292.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,527.35x = 83,299,570,197.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,299,570,197.15/327,527.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,328.60

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