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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,064.42, 451,372.67 and 199,764.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,064.42, 451,372.67 and 199,764.01 is: 275,688.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,064.42 : 451,372.67 = 199,764.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,064.42/451,372.67 = 199,764.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,064.42x = 451,372.67 × 199,764.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,064.42x = 90,168,014,563.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,168,014,563.61/327,064.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,688.85

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