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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,878.34, 452,463.24 and 184,635.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,878.34, 452,463.24 and 184,635.30 is: 254,791.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,878.34 : 452,463.24 = 184,635.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,878.34/452,463.24 = 184,635.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,878.34x = 452,463.24 × 184,635.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,878.34x = 83,540,686,056.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,540,686,056.37/327,878.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,791.72

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