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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,949.26, 449,903.73 and 196,867.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,949.26, 449,903.73 and 196,867.23 is: 271,733.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,949.26 : 449,903.73 = 196,867.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,949.26/449,903.73 = 196,867.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,949.26x = 449,903.73 × 196,867.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,949.26x = 88,571,300,107.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,571,300,107.43/325,949.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,733.40

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