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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,742.29, 452,293.11 and 184,507.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,742.29, 452,293.11 and 184,507.76 is: 254,625.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,742.29 : 452,293.11 = 184,507.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,742.29/452,293.11 = 184,507.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,742.29x = 452,293.11 × 184,507.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,742.29x = 83,451,586,328.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,451,586,328.07/327,742.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,625.63

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