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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,540.30, 452,014.44 and 184,305.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,540.30, 452,014.44 and 184,305.42 is: 254,346.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,540.30 : 452,014.44 = 184,305.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,540.30/452,014.44 = 184,305.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,540.30x = 452,014.44 × 184,305.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,540.30x = 83,308,711,210.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,308,711,210.26/327,540.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,346.45

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