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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,629.73, 452,143.59 and 184,399.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,629.73, 452,143.59 and 184,399.05 is: 254,478.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,629.73 : 452,143.59 = 184,399.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,629.73/452,143.59 = 184,399.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,629.73x = 452,143.59 × 184,399.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,629.73x = 83,374,848,459.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,374,848,459.59/327,629.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,478.89

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