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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,005.06, 451,269.96 and 197,946.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,005.06, 451,269.96 and 197,946.50 is: 273,167.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,005.06 : 451,269.96 = 197,946.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,005.06/451,269.96 = 197,946.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,005.06x = 451,269.96 × 197,946.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,005.06x = 89,327,309,137.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,327,309,137.14/327,005.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,167.97

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