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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,972.69, 447,026.94 and 187,975.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,972.69, 447,026.94 and 187,975.46 is: 259,374.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,972.69 : 447,026.94 = 187,975.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,972.69/447,026.94 = 187,975.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,972.69x = 447,026.94 × 187,975.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,972.69x = 84,030,094,678.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,030,094,678.89/323,972.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,374.01

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