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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,543.20, 452,006.69 and 184,300.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,543.20, 452,006.69 and 184,300.38 is: 254,332.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,543.20 : 452,006.69 = 184,300.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,543.20/452,006.69 = 184,300.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,543.20x = 452,006.69 × 184,300.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,543.20x = 83,305,004,729.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,305,004,729.54/327,543.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,332.88

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