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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,972.36, 452,604.36 and 184,719

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,972.36, 452,604.36 and 184,719 is: 254,913.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,972.36 : 452,604.36 = 184,719 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,972.36/452,604.36 = 184,719/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,972.36x = 452,604.36 × 184,719
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,972.36x = 83,604,624,774.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,604,624,774.84/327,972.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,913.63

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