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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,112.58, 450,040.01 and 197,033.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,112.58, 450,040.01 and 197,033.14 is: 271,908.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,112.58 : 450,040.01 = 197,033.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,112.58/450,040.01 = 197,033.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,112.58x = 450,040.01 × 197,033.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,112.58x = 88,672,796,295.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,672,796,295.93/326,112.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,908.54

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