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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,541.70, 452,004.62 and 184,298.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,541.70, 452,004.62 and 184,298.88 is: 254,330.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,541.70 : 452,004.62 = 184,298.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,541.70/452,004.62 = 184,298.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,541.70x = 452,004.62 × 184,298.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,541.70x = 83,303,945,220.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,303,945,220.83/327,541.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,330.81

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