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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,635.73, 452,151.86 and 184,405.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,635.73, 452,151.86 and 184,405.05 is: 254,487.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,635.73 : 452,151.86 = 184,405.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,635.73/452,151.86 = 184,405.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,635.73x = 452,151.86 × 184,405.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,635.73x = 83,379,085,428.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,379,085,428.87/327,635.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,487.16

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