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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,659.30, 452,168.89 and 184,419.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,659.30, 452,168.89 and 184,419.34 is: 254,498.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,659.30 : 452,168.89 = 184,419.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,659.30/452,168.89 = 184,419.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,659.30x = 452,168.89 × 184,419.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,659.30x = 83,388,691,146.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,388,691,146.87/327,659.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,498.17

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