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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,726.02, 452,260.72 and 184,486.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,726.02, 452,260.72 and 184,486.43 is: 254,590.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,726.02 : 452,260.72 = 184,486.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,726.02/452,260.72 = 184,486.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,726.02x = 452,260.72 × 184,486.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,726.02x = 83,435,965,662.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,435,965,662.03/327,726.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,590.60

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