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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,978.36, 452,612.64 and 184,725

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,978.36, 452,612.64 and 184,725 is: 254,921.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,978.36 : 452,612.64 = 184,725 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,978.36/452,612.64 = 184,725/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,978.36x = 452,612.64 × 184,725
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,978.36x = 83,608,869,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,608,869,924/327,978.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,921.91

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