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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,538.13, 451,997.39 and 184,298.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,538.13, 451,997.39 and 184,298.09 is: 254,328.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,538.13 : 451,997.39 = 184,298.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,538.13/451,997.39 = 184,298.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,538.13x = 451,997.39 × 184,298.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,538.13x = 83,302,254,740.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,302,254,740.49/327,538.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,328.42

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