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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,542.70, 452,006 and 184,299.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,542.70, 452,006 and 184,299.88 is: 254,332.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,542.70 : 452,006 = 184,299.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,542.70/452,006 = 184,299.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,542.70x = 452,006 × 184,299.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,542.70x = 83,304,651,559.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,304,651,559.28/327,542.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,332.19

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