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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,632.24, 452,057.69 and 184,340

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,632.24, 452,057.69 and 184,340 is: 254,347.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,632.24 : 452,057.69 = 184,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,632.24/452,057.69 = 184,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,632.24x = 452,057.69 × 184,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,632.24x = 83,332,314,574.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,332,314,574.60/327,632.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,347.11

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