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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,878.33, 452,463.26 and 184,635.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,878.33, 452,463.26 and 184,635.29 is: 254,791.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,878.33 : 452,463.26 = 184,635.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,878.33/452,463.26 = 184,635.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,878.33x = 452,463.26 × 184,635.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,878.33x = 83,540,685,432.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,540,685,432.43/327,878.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,791.73

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