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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,736.82, 452,285.20 and 184,501.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,736.82, 452,285.20 and 184,501.89 is: 254,617.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,736.82 : 452,285.20 = 184,501.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,736.82/452,285.20 = 184,501.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,736.82x = 452,285.20 × 184,501.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,736.82x = 83,447,474,219.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,447,474,219.03/327,736.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,617.33

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