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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,555.72, 451,990.26 and 184,365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,555.72, 451,990.26 and 184,365 is: 254,403.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,555.72 : 451,990.26 = 184,365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,555.72/451,990.26 = 184,365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,555.72x = 451,990.26 × 184,365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,555.72x = 83,331,184,284.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,331,184,284.90/327,555.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,403.08

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