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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,139.48, 444,480.78 and 194,812.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,139.48, 444,480.78 and 194,812.52 is: 268,797.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,139.48 : 444,480.78 = 194,812.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,139.48/444,480.78 = 194,812.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,139.48x = 444,480.78 × 194,812.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,139.48x = 86,590,420,843.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,590,420,843.37/322,139.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,797.92

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