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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,573.73, 452,051.55 and 184,333.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,573.73, 452,051.55 and 184,333.91 is: 254,380.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,573.73 : 452,051.55 = 184,333.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,573.73/452,051.55 = 184,333.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,573.73x = 452,051.55 × 184,333.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,573.73x = 83,328,427,472.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,328,427,472.80/327,573.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,380.68

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