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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,625.74, 452,138.06 and 184,395.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,625.74, 452,138.06 and 184,395.06 is: 254,473.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,625.74 : 452,138.06 = 184,395.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,625.74/452,138.06 = 184,395.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,625.74x = 452,138.06 × 184,395.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,625.74x = 83,372,024,701.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,372,024,701.98/327,625.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,473.37

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