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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,742.78, 452,293.80 and 184,508.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,742.78, 452,293.80 and 184,508.26 is: 254,626.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,742.78 : 452,293.80 = 184,508.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,742.78/452,293.80 = 184,508.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,742.78x = 452,293.80 × 184,508.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,742.78x = 83,451,942,046.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,451,942,046.79/327,742.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,626.33

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