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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,050.12, 447,117.57 and 188,005.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,050.12, 447,117.57 and 188,005.26 is: 259,405.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,050.12 : 447,117.57 = 188,005.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,050.12/447,117.57 = 188,005.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,050.12x = 447,117.57 × 188,005.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,050.12x = 84,060,454,998.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,060,454,998.42/324,050.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,405.72

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