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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,536.88, 451,995.66 and 184,296.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,536.88, 451,995.66 and 184,296.84 is: 254,326.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,536.88 : 451,995.66 = 184,296.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,536.88/451,995.66 = 184,296.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,536.88x = 451,995.66 × 184,296.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,536.88x = 83,301,371,831.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,301,371,831.71/327,536.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,326.69

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