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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,717.91, 446,816.87 and 191,226.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,717.91, 446,816.87 and 191,226.79 is: 263,943.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,717.91 : 446,816.87 = 191,226.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,717.91/446,816.87 = 191,226.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,717.91x = 446,816.87 × 191,226.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,717.91x = 85,443,355,767.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,443,355,767.95/323,717.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,943.86

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