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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,938.52, 452,560.97 and 184,703.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,938.52, 452,560.97 and 184,703.69 is: 254,894.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,938.52 : 452,560.97 = 184,703.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,938.52/452,560.97 = 184,703.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,938.52x = 452,560.97 × 184,703.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,938.52x = 83,589,682,702.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,589,682,702.14/327,938.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,894.37

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