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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,631.39, 452,145.87 and 184,400.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,631.39, 452,145.87 and 184,400.71 is: 254,481.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,631.39 : 452,145.87 = 184,400.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,631.39/452,145.87 = 184,400.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,631.39x = 452,145.87 × 184,400.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,631.39x = 83,376,019,451.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,376,019,451.57/327,631.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,481.17

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