Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,988.24, 452,563.68 and 184,717.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 327,988.24, 452,563.68 and 184,717.60 is: 254,876.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,988.24 : 452,563.68 = 184,717.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,988.24/452,563.68 = 184,717.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,988.24x = 452,563.68 × 184,717.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,988.24x = 83,596,476,816.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,596,476,816.77/327,988.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254,876.45
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