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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,543.70, 452,007.39 and 184,300.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,543.70, 452,007.39 and 184,300.87 is: 254,333.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,543.70 : 452,007.39 = 184,300.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,543.70/452,007.39 = 184,300.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,543.70x = 452,007.39 × 184,300.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,543.70x = 83,305,355,223.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,305,355,223.43/327,543.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,333.56

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