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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,669.92, 452,094 and 184,421.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,669.92, 452,094 and 184,421.60 is: 254,450.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,669.92 : 452,094 = 184,421.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,669.92/452,094 = 184,421.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,669.92x = 452,094 × 184,421.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,669.92x = 83,375,898,830.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,375,898,830.40/327,669.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,450.88

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