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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,139.08, 450,093.21 and 188,323.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,139.08, 450,093.21 and 188,323.82 is: 259,899.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,139.08 : 450,093.21 = 188,323.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,139.08/450,093.21 = 188,323.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,139.08x = 450,093.21 × 188,323.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,139.08x = 84,763,270,412.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,763,270,412.80/326,139.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,899.16

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