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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,001.56, 451,265.13 and 197,943

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,001.56, 451,265.13 and 197,943 is: 273,163.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,001.56 : 451,265.13 = 197,943 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,001.56/451,265.13 = 197,943/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,001.56x = 451,265.13 × 197,943
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,001.56x = 89,324,773,627.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,324,773,627.59/327,001.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,163.14

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