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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,540.88, 452,001.18 and 184,300.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,540.88, 452,001.18 and 184,300.84 is: 254,332.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,540.88 : 452,001.18 = 184,300.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,540.88/452,001.18 = 184,300.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,540.88x = 452,001.18 × 184,300.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,540.88x = 83,304,197,154.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,304,197,154.99/327,540.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,332.21

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