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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,597.27, 449,181.11 and 196,463.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,597.27, 449,181.11 and 196,463.72 is: 271,033.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,597.27 : 449,181.11 = 196,463.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,597.27/449,181.11 = 196,463.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,597.27x = 449,181.11 × 196,463.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,597.27x = 88,247,789,438.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,247,789,438.32/325,597.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,033.57

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