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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,571.85, 452,012.51 and 184,381.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,571.85, 452,012.51 and 184,381.13 is: 254,425.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,571.85 : 452,012.51 = 184,381.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,571.85/452,012.51 = 184,381.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,571.85x = 452,012.51 × 184,381.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,571.85x = 83,342,574,185.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,342,574,185.97/327,571.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,425.33

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