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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,768.52, 452,285.94 and 184,525.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,768.52, 452,285.94 and 184,525.96 is: 254,626.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,768.52 : 452,285.94 = 184,525.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,768.52/452,285.94 = 184,525.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,768.52x = 452,285.94 × 184,525.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,768.52x = 83,458,497,273.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,458,497,273.00/327,768.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,626.34

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