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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,151.87, 450,094.62 and 197,072.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,151.87, 450,094.62 and 197,072.39 is: 271,962.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,151.87 : 450,094.62 = 197,072.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,151.87/450,094.62 = 197,072.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,151.87x = 450,094.62 × 197,072.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,151.87x = 88,701,224,353.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,701,224,353.80/326,151.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,962.95

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