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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,666.20, 452,179.26 and 184,427.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,666.20, 452,179.26 and 184,427.01 is: 254,509.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,666.20 : 452,179.26 = 184,427.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,666.20/452,179.26 = 184,427.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,666.20x = 452,179.26 × 184,427.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,666.20x = 83,394,068,905.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,394,068,905.81/327,666.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,509.22

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