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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,065.23, 452,727.96 and 184,871.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,065.23, 452,727.96 and 184,871.27 is: 255,121.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,065.23 : 452,727.96 = 184,871.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,065.23/452,727.96 = 184,871.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,065.23x = 452,727.96 × 184,871.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,065.23x = 83,696,392,929.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,696,392,929.71/328,065.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,121.19

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