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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,124.11, 450,055.88 and 197,044.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,124.11, 450,055.88 and 197,044.62 is: 271,924.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,124.11 : 450,055.88 = 197,044.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,124.11/450,055.88 = 197,044.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,124.11x = 450,055.88 × 197,044.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,124.11x = 88,681,089,853.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,681,089,853.37/326,124.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,924.36

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