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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,542.20, 452,005.31 and 184,299.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,542.20, 452,005.31 and 184,299.38 is: 254,331.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,542.20 : 452,005.31 = 184,299.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,542.20/452,005.31 = 184,299.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,542.20x = 452,005.31 × 184,299.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,542.20x = 83,304,298,389.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,304,298,389.71/327,542.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,331.50

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