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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,706.86, 452,278.98 and 184,495.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,706.86, 452,278.98 and 184,495.08 is: 254,627.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,706.86 : 452,278.98 = 184,495.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,706.86/452,278.98 = 184,495.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,706.86x = 452,278.98 × 184,495.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,706.86x = 83,443,246,597.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,443,246,597.42/327,706.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,627.71

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