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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,266.88, 447,361.20 and 188,277.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,266.88, 447,361.20 and 188,277.60 is: 259,749.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,266.88 : 447,361.20 = 188,277.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,266.88/447,361.20 = 188,277.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,266.88x = 447,361.20 × 188,277.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,266.88x = 84,228,093,069.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,228,093,069.12/324,266.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,749.29

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