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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,527.79, 451,997.18 and 184,292.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,527.79, 451,997.18 and 184,292.92 is: 254,329.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,527.79 : 451,997.18 = 184,292.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,527.79/451,997.18 = 184,292.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,527.79x = 451,997.18 × 184,292.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,527.79x = 83,299,880,133.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,299,880,133.97/327,527.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,329.20

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