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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,122.11, 450,053.12 and 197,042.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,122.11, 450,053.12 and 197,042.62 is: 271,921.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,122.11 : 450,053.12 = 197,042.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,122.11/450,053.12 = 197,042.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,122.11x = 450,053.12 × 197,042.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,122.11x = 88,679,645,903.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,679,645,903.97/326,122.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,921.60

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