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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,975.50, 449,940.01 and 196,893.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,975.50, 449,940.01 and 196,893.46 is: 271,769.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,975.50 : 449,940.01 = 196,893.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,975.50/449,940.01 = 196,893.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,975.50x = 449,940.01 × 196,893.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,975.50x = 88,590,245,361.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,590,245,361.33/325,975.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,769.64

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