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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,726.78, 452,271.42 and 184,491.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,726.78, 452,271.42 and 184,491.96 is: 254,603.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,726.78 : 452,271.42 = 184,491.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,726.78/452,271.42 = 184,491.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,726.78x = 452,271.42 × 184,491.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,726.78x = 83,440,440,727.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,440,440,727.78/327,726.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,603.67

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