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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,627.73, 452,140.82 and 184,397.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,627.73, 452,140.82 and 184,397.05 is: 254,476.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,627.73 : 452,140.82 = 184,397.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,627.73/452,140.82 = 184,397.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,627.73x = 452,140.82 × 184,397.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,627.73x = 83,373,433,392.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,373,433,392.58/327,627.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,476.12

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