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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,529.80, 451,999.95 and 184,294.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,529.80, 451,999.95 and 184,294.92 is: 254,331.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,529.80 : 451,999.95 = 184,294.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,529.80/451,999.95 = 184,294.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,529.80x = 451,999.95 × 184,294.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,529.80x = 83,301,294,625.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,301,294,625.25/327,529.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,331.96

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