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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,747.06, 452,290.50 and 184,553.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,747.06, 452,290.50 and 184,553.37 is: 254,683.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,747.06 : 452,290.50 = 184,553.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,747.06/452,290.50 = 184,553.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,747.06x = 452,290.50 × 184,553.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,747.06x = 83,471,735,993.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,471,735,993.99/327,747.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,683.40

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