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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,954.56, 452,604.84 and 184,742.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,954.56, 452,604.84 and 184,742.72 is: 254,960.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,954.56 : 452,604.84 = 184,742.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,954.56/452,604.84 = 184,742.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,954.56x = 452,604.84 × 184,742.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,954.56x = 83,615,449,226.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,615,449,226.76/327,954.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,960.47

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