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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,133.92, 449,979.27 and 188,279.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,133.92, 449,979.27 and 188,279.12 is: 259,775.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,133.92 : 449,979.27 = 188,279.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,133.92/449,979.27 = 188,279.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,133.92x = 449,979.27 × 188,279.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,133.92x = 84,721,700,973.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,721,700,973.84/326,133.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,775.80

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