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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,529.60, 451,999.68 and 184,294.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,529.60, 451,999.68 and 184,294.74 is: 254,331.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,529.60 : 451,999.68 = 184,294.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,529.60/451,999.68 = 184,294.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,529.60x = 451,999.68 × 184,294.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,529.60x = 83,301,163,505.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,301,163,505.68/327,529.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,331.71

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