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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,637.74, 452,154.64 and 184,407.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,637.74, 452,154.64 and 184,407.06 is: 254,489.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,637.74 : 452,154.64 = 184,407.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,637.74/452,154.64 = 184,407.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,637.74x = 452,154.64 × 184,407.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,637.74x = 83,380,507,827.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,380,507,827.76/327,637.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,489.94

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