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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,948.21, 452,556.72 and 184,721.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,948.21, 452,556.72 and 184,721.58 is: 254,909.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,948.21 : 452,556.72 = 184,721.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,948.21/452,556.72 = 184,721.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,948.21x = 452,556.72 × 184,721.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,948.21x = 83,596,992,358.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,596,992,358.02/327,948.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,909.13

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