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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,724.02, 452,257.96 and 184,484.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,724.02, 452,257.96 and 184,484.43 is: 254,587.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,724.02 : 452,257.96 = 184,484.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,724.02/452,257.96 = 184,484.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,724.02x = 452,257.96 × 184,484.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,724.02x = 83,434,551,963.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,434,551,963.56/327,724.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,587.84

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