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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,787.09, 452,354.70 and 184,552.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,787.09, 452,354.70 and 184,552.36 is: 254,687.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,787.09 : 452,354.70 = 184,552.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,787.09/452,354.70 = 184,552.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,787.09x = 452,354.70 × 184,552.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,787.09x = 83,483,127,442.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,483,127,442.09/327,787.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,687.05

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