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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,767.40, 452,327.52 and 184,532.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,767.40, 452,327.52 and 184,532.52 is: 254,659.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,767.40 : 452,327.52 = 184,532.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,767.40/452,327.52 = 184,532.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,767.40x = 452,327.52 × 184,532.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,767.40x = 83,469,137,130.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,469,137,130.95/327,767.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,659.67

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