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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,917.92, 452,522.28 and 184,679.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,917.92, 452,522.28 and 184,679.68 is: 254,855.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,917.92 : 452,522.28 = 184,679.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,917.92/452,522.28 = 184,679.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,917.92x = 452,522.28 × 184,679.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,917.92x = 83,571,669,863.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,571,669,863.27/327,917.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,855.45

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