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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,049.92, 451,344.96 and 199,704.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,049.92, 451,344.96 and 199,704.96 is: 275,602.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,049.92 : 451,344.96 = 199,704.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,049.92/451,344.96 = 199,704.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,049.92x = 451,344.96 × 199,704.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,049.92x = 90,135,827,183.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,135,827,183.00/327,049.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,602.66

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