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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,566.40, 452,004.96 and 184,323.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,566.40, 452,004.96 and 184,323.36 is: 254,345.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,566.40 : 452,004.96 = 184,323.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,566.40/452,004.96 = 184,323.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,566.40x = 452,004.96 × 184,323.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,566.40x = 83,315,072,963.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,315,072,963.87/327,566.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,345.60

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