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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,222.81, 447,425.76 and 188,290.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,222.81, 447,425.76 and 188,290.17 is: 259,839.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,222.81 : 447,425.76 = 188,290.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,222.81/447,425.76 = 188,290.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,222.81x = 447,425.76 × 188,290.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,222.81x = 84,245,872,412.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,245,872,412.78/324,222.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,839.44

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