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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,828, 446,940.96 and 189,692

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,828, 446,940.96 and 189,692 is: 261,809.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,828 : 446,940.96 = 189,692 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,828/446,940.96 = 189,692/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,828x = 446,940.96 × 189,692
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,828x = 84,781,124,584.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,781,124,584.32/323,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,809.12

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