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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,072.23, 451,344.85 and 191,118.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,072.23, 451,344.85 and 191,118.59 is: 263,734.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,072.23 : 451,344.85 = 191,118.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,072.23/451,344.85 = 191,118.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,072.23x = 451,344.85 × 191,118.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,072.23x = 86,260,388,601.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,260,388,601.24/327,072.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,734.99

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