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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,224.81, 447,428.52 and 188,292.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,224.81, 447,428.52 and 188,292.17 is: 259,842.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,224.81 : 447,428.52 = 188,292.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,224.81/447,428.52 = 188,292.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,224.81x = 447,428.52 × 188,292.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,224.81x = 84,247,286,950.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,247,286,950.69/324,224.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,842.20

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