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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,557.22, 451,992.33 and 184,366.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,557.22, 451,992.33 and 184,366.50 is: 254,405.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,557.22 : 451,992.33 = 184,366.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,557.22/451,992.33 = 184,366.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,557.22x = 451,992.33 × 184,366.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,557.22x = 83,332,243,908.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,332,243,908.95/327,557.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,405.15

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