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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,529.30, 451,999.26 and 184,294.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,529.30, 451,999.26 and 184,294.42 is: 254,331.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,529.30 : 451,999.26 = 184,294.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,529.30/451,999.26 = 184,294.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,529.30x = 451,999.26 × 184,294.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,529.30x = 83,300,941,462.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,300,941,462.13/327,529.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,331.27

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