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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,535.11, 451,997.64 and 184,295.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,535.11, 451,997.64 and 184,295.34 is: 254,327.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,535.11 : 451,997.64 = 184,295.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,535.11/451,997.64 = 184,295.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,535.11x = 451,997.64 × 184,295.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,535.11x = 83,301,058,743.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,301,058,743.00/327,535.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,327.11

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