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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,671.76, 452,185.92 and 184,431.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,671.76, 452,185.92 and 184,431.72 is: 254,515.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,671.76 : 452,185.92 = 184,431.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,671.76/452,185.92 = 184,431.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,671.76x = 452,185.92 × 184,431.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,671.76x = 83,397,426,985.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,397,426,985.38/327,671.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,515.15

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