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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,032.05, 451,314.47 and 197,994.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,032.05, 451,314.47 and 197,994.19 is: 273,238.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,032.05 : 451,314.47 = 197,994.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,032.05/451,314.47 = 197,994.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,032.05x = 451,314.47 × 197,994.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,032.05x = 89,357,642,922.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,357,642,922.93/327,032.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,238.18

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