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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,856.93, 450,932.86 and 189,010.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,856.93, 450,932.86 and 189,010.38 is: 260,759.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,856.93 : 450,932.86 = 189,010.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,856.93/450,932.86 = 189,010.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,856.93x = 450,932.86 × 189,010.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,856.93x = 85,230,991,223.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,230,991,223.09/326,856.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,759.32

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