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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,627.39, 452,140.34 and 184,396.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,627.39, 452,140.34 and 184,396.71 is: 254,475.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,627.39 : 452,140.34 = 184,396.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,627.39/452,140.34 = 184,396.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,627.39x = 452,140.34 × 184,396.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,627.39x = 83,373,189,919.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,373,189,919.75/327,627.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,475.64

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