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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,725.02, 452,259.34 and 184,485.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,725.02, 452,259.34 and 184,485.43 is: 254,589.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,725.02 : 452,259.34 = 184,485.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,725.02/452,259.34 = 184,485.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,725.02x = 452,259.34 × 184,485.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,725.02x = 83,435,258,811.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,435,258,811.42/327,725.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,589.22

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