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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,723.78, 452,267.28 and 184,488.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,723.78, 452,267.28 and 184,488.96 is: 254,599.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,723.78 : 452,267.28 = 184,488.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,723.78/452,267.28 = 184,488.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,723.78x = 452,267.28 × 184,488.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,723.78x = 83,438,320,129.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,438,320,129.23/327,723.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,599.53

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