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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,113.68, 447,274.33 and 188,160.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,113.68, 447,274.33 and 188,160.27 is: 259,659.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,113.68 : 447,274.33 = 188,160.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,113.68/447,274.33 = 188,160.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,113.68x = 447,274.33 × 188,160.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,113.68x = 84,159,258,696.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,159,258,696.87/324,113.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,659.69

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