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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,528.35, 451,997.95 and 184,293.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,528.35, 451,997.95 and 184,293.48 is: 254,329.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,528.35 : 451,997.95 = 184,293.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,528.35/451,997.95 = 184,293.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,528.35x = 451,997.95 × 184,293.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,528.35x = 83,300,275,158.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,300,275,158.37/327,528.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,329.97

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