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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,723.02, 452,256.59 and 184,483.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,723.02, 452,256.59 and 184,483.43 is: 254,586.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,723.02 : 452,256.59 = 184,483.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,723.02/452,256.59 = 184,483.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,723.02x = 452,256.59 × 184,483.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,723.02x = 83,433,846,040.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,433,846,040.89/327,723.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,586.47

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