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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,740.34, 452,324.77 and 184,528.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,740.34, 452,324.77 and 184,528.29 is: 254,673.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,740.34 : 452,324.77 = 184,528.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,740.34/452,324.77 = 184,528.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,740.34x = 452,324.77 × 184,528.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,740.34x = 83,466,716,332.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,466,716,332.74/327,740.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,673.31

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