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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,034.30, 451,317.58 and 197,996.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,034.30, 451,317.58 and 197,996.44 is: 273,241.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,034.30 : 451,317.58 = 197,996.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,034.30/451,317.58 = 197,996.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,034.30x = 451,317.58 × 197,996.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,034.30x = 89,359,273,159.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,359,273,159.43/327,034.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,241.29

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