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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,586.21, 452,068.05 and 184,346.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,586.21, 452,068.05 and 184,346.25 is: 254,397.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,586.21 : 452,068.05 = 184,346.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,586.21/452,068.05 = 184,346.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,586.21x = 452,068.05 × 184,346.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,586.21x = 83,337,051,794.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,337,051,794.97/327,586.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,397.31

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