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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,542.58, 452,017.58 and 184,307.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,542.58, 452,017.58 and 184,307.67 is: 254,349.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,542.58 : 452,017.58 = 184,307.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,542.58/452,017.58 = 184,307.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,542.58x = 452,017.58 × 184,307.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,542.58x = 83,310,306,047.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,310,306,047.30/327,542.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,349.54

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