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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,640.98, 452,159.12 and 184,410.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,640.98, 452,159.12 and 184,410.30 is: 254,494.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,640.98 : 452,159.12 = 184,410.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,640.98/452,159.12 = 184,410.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,640.98x = 452,159.12 × 184,410.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,640.98x = 83,382,798,044.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,382,798,044.88/327,640.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,494.41

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