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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,889.80, 452,496.36 and 184,654.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,889.80, 452,496.36 and 184,654.80 is: 254,828.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,889.80 : 452,496.36 = 184,654.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,889.80/452,496.36 = 184,654.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,889.80x = 452,496.36 × 184,654.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,889.80x = 83,555,624,856.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,555,624,856.53/327,889.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,828.37

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