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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,569.22, 452,008.89 and 184,378.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,569.22, 452,008.89 and 184,378.50 is: 254,421.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,569.22 : 452,008.89 = 184,378.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,569.22/452,008.89 = 184,378.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,569.22x = 452,008.89 × 184,378.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,569.22x = 83,340,721,124.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,340,721,124.87/327,569.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,421.71

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