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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,897.80, 452,507.40 and 184,662.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,897.80, 452,507.40 and 184,662.80 is: 254,839.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,897.80 : 452,507.40 = 184,662.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,897.80/452,507.40 = 184,662.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,897.80x = 452,507.40 × 184,662.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,897.80x = 83,561,283,504.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,561,283,504.72/327,897.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,839.41

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