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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,034.05, 451,317.23 and 197,996.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,034.05, 451,317.23 and 197,996.19 is: 273,240.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,034.05 : 451,317.23 = 197,996.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,034.05/451,317.23 = 197,996.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,034.05x = 451,317.23 × 197,996.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,034.05x = 89,359,092,021.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,359,092,021.35/327,034.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,240.94

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