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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,611.23, 452,028.69 and 184,318.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,611.23, 452,028.69 and 184,318.99 is: 254,318.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,611.23 : 452,028.69 = 184,318.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,611.23/452,028.69 = 184,318.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,611.23x = 452,028.69 × 184,318.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,611.23x = 83,317,471,591.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,317,471,591.82/327,611.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,318.12

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