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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,705.04, 452,233.96 and 184,467.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,705.04, 452,233.96 and 184,467.28 is: 254,565.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,705.04 : 452,233.96 = 184,467.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,705.04/452,233.96 = 184,467.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,705.04x = 452,233.96 × 184,467.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,705.04x = 83,422,368,524.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,422,368,524.83/327,705.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,565.41

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