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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,742.06, 450,851.10 and 204,219.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,742.06, 450,851.10 and 204,219.96 is: 281,790.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,742.06 : 450,851.10 = 204,219.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,742.06/450,851.10 = 204,219.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,742.06x = 450,851.10 × 204,219.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,742.06x = 92,072,793,607.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,072,793,607.96/326,742.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,790.45

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