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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,762.86, 452,311.44 and 184,523.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,762.86, 452,311.44 and 184,523.18 is: 254,641.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,762.86 : 452,311.44 = 184,523.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,762.86/452,311.44 = 184,523.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,762.86x = 452,311.44 × 184,523.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,762.86x = 83,461,945,259.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,461,945,259.18/327,762.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,641.25

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