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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,571.72, 452,012.34 and 184,381

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,571.72, 452,012.34 and 184,381 is: 254,425.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,571.72 : 452,012.34 = 184,381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,571.72/452,012.34 = 184,381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,571.72x = 452,012.34 × 184,381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,571.72x = 83,342,487,261.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,342,487,261.54/327,571.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,425.16

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