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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,537.88, 451,997.04 and 184,297.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,537.88, 451,997.04 and 184,297.84 is: 254,328.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,537.88 : 451,997.04 = 184,297.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,537.88/451,997.04 = 184,297.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,537.88x = 451,997.04 × 184,297.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,537.88x = 83,302,078,158.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,302,078,158.39/327,537.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,328.07

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