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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,538.88, 451,998.42 and 184,298.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,538.88, 451,998.42 and 184,298.84 is: 254,329.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,538.88 : 451,998.42 = 184,298.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,538.88/451,998.42 = 184,298.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,538.88x = 451,998.42 × 184,298.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,538.88x = 83,302,784,487.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,302,784,487.83/327,538.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,329.45

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