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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,101.92, 447,189.24 and 188,057.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,101.92, 447,189.24 and 188,057.04 is: 259,477.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,101.92 : 447,189.24 = 188,057.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,101.92/447,189.24 = 188,057.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,101.92x = 447,189.24 × 188,057.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,101.92x = 84,097,084,794.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,097,084,794.25/324,101.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,477.28

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