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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,763.86, 452,312.82 and 184,524.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,763.86, 452,312.82 and 184,524.18 is: 254,642.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,763.86 : 452,312.82 = 184,524.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,763.86/452,312.82 = 184,524.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,763.86x = 452,312.82 × 184,524.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,763.86x = 83,462,652,213.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,462,652,213.99/327,763.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,642.63

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