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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,979.36, 452,614.02 and 184,726

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,979.36, 452,614.02 and 184,726 is: 254,923.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,979.36 : 452,614.02 = 184,726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,979.36/452,614.02 = 184,726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,979.36x = 452,614.02 × 184,726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,979.36x = 83,609,577,458.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,609,577,458.52/327,979.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,923.29

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