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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,548.80, 451,998.39 and 184,300.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,548.80, 451,998.39 and 184,300.30 is: 254,323.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,548.80 : 451,998.39 = 184,300.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,548.80/451,998.39 = 184,300.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,548.80x = 451,998.39 × 184,300.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,548.80x = 83,303,438,876.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,303,438,876.52/327,548.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,323.75

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