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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,063.33, 449,972.00 and 196,983.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,063.33, 449,972.00 and 196,983.86 is: 271,840.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,063.33 : 449,972.00 = 196,983.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,063.33/449,972.00 = 196,983.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,063.33x = 449,972.00 × 196,983.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,063.33x = 88,637,220,467.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,637,220,467.00/326,063.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,840.51

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