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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,099.96, 450,022.60 and 197,020.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,099.96, 450,022.60 and 197,020.48 is: 271,891.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,099.96 : 450,022.60 = 197,020.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,099.96/450,022.60 = 197,020.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,099.96x = 450,022.60 × 197,020.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,099.96x = 88,663,668,662.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,663,668,662.85/326,099.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,891.07

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