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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,528.60, 451,998.30 and 184,293.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,528.60, 451,998.30 and 184,293.74 is: 254,330.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,528.60 : 451,998.30 = 184,293.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,528.60/451,998.30 = 184,293.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,528.60x = 451,998.30 × 184,293.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,528.60x = 83,300,453,999.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,300,453,999.18/327,528.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,330.32

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