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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,534.52, 452,024.22 and 184,286.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,534.52, 452,024.22 and 184,286.20 is: 254,329.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,534.52 : 452,024.22 = 184,286.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,534.52/452,024.22 = 184,286.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,534.52x = 452,024.22 × 184,286.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,534.52x = 83,301,825,811.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,301,825,811.76/327,534.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,329.91

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