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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,540.26, 447,864.96 and 195,553.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,540.26, 447,864.96 and 195,553.42 is: 269,863.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,540.26 : 447,864.96 = 195,553.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,540.26/447,864.96 = 195,553.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,540.26x = 447,864.96 × 195,553.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,540.26x = 87,581,524,626.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,581,524,626.16/324,540.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,863.36

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