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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,611.98, 452,029.72 and 184,319.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,611.98, 452,029.72 and 184,319.74 is: 254,319.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,611.98 : 452,029.72 = 184,319.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,611.98/452,029.72 = 184,319.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,611.98x = 452,029.72 × 184,319.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,611.98x = 83,318,000,462.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,318,000,462.67/327,611.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,319.15

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