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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,528.30, 451,997.88 and 184,293.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,528.30, 451,997.88 and 184,293.42 is: 254,329.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,528.30 : 451,997.88 = 184,293.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,528.30/451,997.88 = 184,293.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,528.30x = 451,997.88 × 184,293.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,528.30x = 83,300,235,137.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,300,235,137.95/327,528.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,329.89

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