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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,033.80, 451,316.89 and 197,995.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,033.80, 451,316.89 and 197,995.94 is: 273,240.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,033.80 : 451,316.89 = 197,995.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,033.80/451,316.89 = 197,995.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,033.80x = 451,316.89 × 197,995.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,033.80x = 89,358,910,883.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,358,910,883.45/327,033.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,240.60

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