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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,631.61, 452,056.83 and 184,339.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,631.61, 452,056.83 and 184,339.37 is: 254,346.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,631.61 : 452,056.83 = 184,339.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,631.61/452,056.83 = 184,339.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,631.61x = 452,056.83 × 184,339.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,631.61x = 83,331,871,246.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,331,871,246.40/327,631.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,346.25

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