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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,597.08, 449,180.85 and 196,463.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,597.08, 449,180.85 and 196,463.53 is: 271,033.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,597.08 : 449,180.85 = 196,463.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,597.08/449,180.85 = 196,463.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,597.08x = 449,180.85 × 196,463.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,597.08x = 88,247,654,684.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,247,654,684.57/325,597.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,033.31

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