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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,534.79, 451,997.08 and 184,294.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,534.79, 451,997.08 and 184,294.85 is: 254,326.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,534.79 : 451,997.08 = 184,294.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,534.79/451,997.08 = 184,294.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,534.79x = 451,997.08 × 184,294.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,534.79x = 83,300,731,338.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,300,731,338.32/327,534.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,326.36

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