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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,627.76, 452,140.86 and 184,397.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,627.76, 452,140.86 and 184,397.08 is: 254,476.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,627.76 : 452,140.86 = 184,397.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,627.76/452,140.86 = 184,397.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,627.76x = 452,140.86 × 184,397.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,627.76x = 83,373,454,897.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,373,454,897.86/327,627.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,476.16

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