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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,626.83, 452,050.23 and 184,334.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,626.83, 452,050.23 and 184,334.59 is: 254,339.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,626.83 : 452,050.23 = 184,334.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,626.83/452,050.23 = 184,334.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,626.83x = 452,050.23 × 184,334.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,626.83x = 83,328,493,806.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,328,493,806.46/327,626.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,339.65

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