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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,740.78, 452,291.04 and 184,506.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,740.78, 452,291.04 and 184,506.26 is: 254,623.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,740.78 : 452,291.04 = 184,506.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,740.78/452,291.04 = 184,506.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,740.78x = 452,291.04 × 184,506.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,740.78x = 83,450,525,960.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,450,525,960.46/327,740.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,623.56

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