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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,137.57, 450,091.14 and 188,322.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,137.57, 450,091.14 and 188,322.32 is: 259,897.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,137.57 : 450,091.14 = 188,322.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,137.57/450,091.14 = 188,322.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,137.57x = 450,091.14 × 188,322.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,137.57x = 84,762,205,445.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,762,205,445.79/326,137.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,897.09

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