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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,957.68, 452,587.37 and 184,722.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,957.68, 452,587.37 and 184,722.82 is: 254,920.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,957.68 : 452,587.37 = 184,722.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,957.68/452,587.37 = 184,722.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,957.68x = 452,587.37 × 184,722.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,957.68x = 83,603,213,227.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,603,213,227.70/327,957.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,920.73

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