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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,562, 450,868.08 and 199,311.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,562, 450,868.08 and 199,311.36 is: 275,179.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,562 : 450,868.08 = 199,311.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,562/450,868.08 = 199,311.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,562x = 450,868.08 × 199,311.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,562x = 89,863,130,205.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,863,130,205.39/326,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,179.38

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