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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,549.52, 452,044.92 and 184,301.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,549.52, 452,044.92 and 184,301.20 is: 254,350.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,549.52 : 452,044.92 = 184,301.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,549.52/452,044.92 = 184,301.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,549.52x = 452,044.92 × 184,301.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,549.52x = 83,312,421,209.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,312,421,209.90/327,549.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,350.61

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