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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,086.54, 447,327.78 and 188,163.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,086.54, 447,327.78 and 188,163.05 is: 259,716.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,086.54 : 447,327.78 = 188,163.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,086.54/447,327.78 = 188,163.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,086.54x = 447,327.78 × 188,163.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,086.54x = 84,170,559,434.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,170,559,434.53/324,086.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,716.31

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