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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,991.74, 452,568.48 and 184,721.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,991.74, 452,568.48 and 184,721.10 is: 254,881.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,991.74 : 452,568.48 = 184,721.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,991.74/452,568.48 = 184,721.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,991.74x = 452,568.48 × 184,721.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,991.74x = 83,598,947,450.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,598,947,450.93/327,991.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,881.26

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