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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,631.24, 452,056.31 and 184,339

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,631.24, 452,056.31 and 184,339 is: 254,345.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,631.24 : 452,056.31 = 184,339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,631.24/452,056.31 = 184,339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,631.24x = 452,056.31 × 184,339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,631.24x = 83,331,608,129.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,331,608,129.09/327,631.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,345.73

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