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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,053.73, 451,298.01 and 196,224.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,053.73, 451,298.01 and 196,224.44 is: 270,768.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,053.73 : 451,298.01 = 196,224.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,053.73/451,298.01 = 196,224.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,053.73x = 451,298.01 × 196,224.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,053.73x = 88,555,700,303.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,555,700,303.27/327,053.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,768.05

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