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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,214.61, 447,511.19 and 188,309.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,214.61, 447,511.19 and 188,309.66 is: 259,922.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,214.61 : 447,511.19 = 188,309.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,214.61/447,511.19 = 188,309.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,214.61x = 447,511.19 × 188,309.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,214.61x = 84,270,676,855.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,270,676,855.99/324,214.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,922.52

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