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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,223.81, 447,427.14 and 188,291.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,223.81, 447,427.14 and 188,291.17 is: 259,840.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,223.81 : 447,427.14 = 188,291.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,223.81/447,427.14 = 188,291.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,223.81x = 447,427.14 × 188,291.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,223.81x = 84,246,579,680.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,246,579,680.35/324,223.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,840.82

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