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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,942.08, 451,221.76 and 199,590.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,942.08, 451,221.76 and 199,590.40 is: 275,460.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,942.08 : 451,221.76 = 199,590.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,942.08/451,221.76 = 199,590.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,942.08x = 451,221.76 × 199,590.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,942.08x = 90,059,531,567.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,059,531,567.10/326,942.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,460.20

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