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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,143.38, 445,872.60 and 195,744.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,143.38, 445,872.60 and 195,744.96 is: 270,088.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,143.38 : 445,872.60 = 195,744.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,143.38/445,872.60 = 195,744.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,143.38x = 445,872.60 × 195,744.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,143.38x = 87,277,314,252.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,277,314,252.10/323,143.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,088.51

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