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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,565.38, 452,034.81 and 184,325.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,565.38, 452,034.81 and 184,325.34 is: 254,365.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,565.38 : 452,034.81 = 184,325.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,565.38/452,034.81 = 184,325.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,565.38x = 452,034.81 × 184,325.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,565.38x = 83,321,470,045.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,321,470,045.09/327,565.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,365.92

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