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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,607.27, 452,023.23 and 184,315.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,607.27, 452,023.23 and 184,315.03 is: 254,312.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,607.27 : 452,023.23 = 184,315.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,607.27/452,023.23 = 184,315.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,607.27x = 452,023.23 × 184,315.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,607.27x = 83,314,674,759.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,314,674,759.27/327,607.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,312.66

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