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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,211.23, 447,506.52 and 188,306.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,211.23, 447,506.52 and 188,306.27 is: 259,917.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,211.23 : 447,506.52 = 188,306.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,211.23/447,506.52 = 188,306.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,211.23x = 447,506.52 × 188,306.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,211.23x = 84,268,282,316.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,268,282,316.35/324,211.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,917.84

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