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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,112.83, 450,040.37 and 197,033.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,112.83, 450,040.37 and 197,033.39 is: 271,908.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,112.83 : 450,040.37 = 197,033.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,112.83/450,040.37 = 197,033.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,112.83x = 450,040.37 × 197,033.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,112.83x = 88,672,979,737.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,672,979,737.95/326,112.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,908.90

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