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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,212.23, 447,507.90 and 188,307.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,212.23, 447,507.90 and 188,307.27 is: 259,919.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,212.23 : 447,507.90 = 188,307.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,212.23/447,507.90 = 188,307.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,212.23x = 447,507.90 × 188,307.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,212.23x = 84,268,990,952.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,268,990,952.43/324,212.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,919.22

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