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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,728.79, 452,274.10 and 184,493.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,728.79, 452,274.10 and 184,493.86 is: 254,606.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,728.79 : 452,274.10 = 184,493.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,728.79/452,274.10 = 184,493.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,728.79x = 452,274.10 × 184,493.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,728.79x = 83,441,792,895.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,441,792,895.11/327,728.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,606.23

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