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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,033.30, 451,316.20 and 197,995.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,033.30, 451,316.20 and 197,995.44 is: 273,239.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,033.30 : 451,316.20 = 197,995.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,033.30/451,316.20 = 197,995.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,033.30x = 451,316.20 × 197,995.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,033.30x = 89,358,548,608.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,358,548,608.15/327,033.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,239.91

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