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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,040.68, 451,237.32 and 190,997.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,040.68, 451,237.32 and 190,997.40 is: 263,530.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,040.68 : 451,237.32 = 190,997.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,040.68/451,237.32 = 190,997.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,040.68x = 451,237.32 × 190,997.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,040.68x = 86,185,154,902.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,185,154,902.97/327,040.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,530.38

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