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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,875.28, 451,124.41 and 197,884.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,875.28, 451,124.41 and 197,884.83 is: 273,103.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,875.28 : 451,124.41 = 197,884.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,875.28/451,124.41 = 197,884.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,875.28x = 451,124.41 × 197,884.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,875.28x = 89,270,675,499.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,270,675,499.93/326,875.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,103.17

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