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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,748.38, 452,301.22 and 184,513.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,748.38, 452,301.22 and 184,513.55 is: 254,633.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,748.38 : 452,301.22 = 184,513.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,748.38/452,301.22 = 184,513.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,748.38x = 452,301.22 × 184,513.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,748.38x = 83,455,700,702.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,455,700,702.78/327,748.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,633.45

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